R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:01 pm
Good read about his exploits in WWII and Korea and Albania.
http://www.pratttribune.com/obituaries/ ... Washington
http://www.pratttribune.com/obituaries/ ... Washington
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:49 am
I did not know that Mr. Curran was alive when I built this model in 2007. (Academy 1 / 72).
RIP.
RIP.
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:02 pm
Thank you for your service..... RIP
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:17 pm
Our new Museum located in the Parachute Building on the WW2 Pratt Army Airfield will house Major Howard J. Curran's personal items. We feel very fortunate to have the honor of displaying Howard's many photos and items given to him, along with all of his awards and medals earned over his many years of flying piston aircraft thru jets and flying for Republic.
At our Memorial Day Program and the open house at the Parachute Building yesterday an F-105 pilot told me the story of picking up a Jet at Republic when Howard was a test pilot there.
Howard's family has placed great trust in us to tell and display Howard's flying story. He was the only WW2 Ace born and raised in Pratt County Kansas. We also have a WW2 P-38 Ace ( George Chandler) who moved to Pratt County after the war and is still very active.
Our B-29 Museum will have a section devoted to Howard and George.
Great men one who served our Country.
Phillip
At our Memorial Day Program and the open house at the Parachute Building yesterday an F-105 pilot told me the story of picking up a Jet at Republic when Howard was a test pilot there.
Howard's family has placed great trust in us to tell and display Howard's flying story. He was the only WW2 Ace born and raised in Pratt County Kansas. We also have a WW2 P-38 Ace ( George Chandler) who moved to Pratt County after the war and is still very active.
Our B-29 Museum will have a section devoted to Howard and George.
Great men one who served our Country.
Phillip
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:42 am
CURRAN HOWARD J 1st Lieutenant 510FTR 07-24-1944 Unknown Unknown WW2 Unknown 2.0
With 2 kills he didn't quite make ace but way to many folks put way to much importance on that. He's
proof that you don't need to be an ace to be a hero
With 2 kills he didn't quite make ace but way to many folks put way to much importance on that. He's
proof that you don't need to be an ace to be a hero
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:31 am
Thank you for our freedom. RIP
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:56 pm
Rest In Peace
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:51 pm
walkerarmyairfield wrote:Our new Museum located in the Parachute Building on the WW2 Pratt Army Airfield will house Major Howard J. Curran's personal items. We feel very fortunate to have the honor of displaying Howard's many photos and items given to him, along with all of his awards and medals earned over his many years of flying piston aircraft thru jets and flying for Republic.
At our Memorial Day Program and the open house at the Parachute Building yesterday an F-105 pilot told me the story of picking up a Jet at Republic when Howard was a test pilot there.
Howard's family has placed great trust in us to tell and display Howard's flying story. He was the only WW2 Ace born and raised in Pratt County Kansas.
Phillip
Hello, Phillip.
And is there in your museum display photos Curran `s P-47. To make it clear tail and starboard. I can not find anywhere else such.
Re: R.I.P. Howard J Curran-P-47 Ace
Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:13 pm
Jack Cook wrote:CURRAN HOWARD J 1st Lieutenant 510FTR 07-24-1944 Unknown Unknown WW2 Unknown 2.0
With 2 kills he didn't quite make ace but way to many folks put way to much importance on that. He's
proof that you don't need to be an ace to be a hero
I agree. Thank you!
Too many heroes pass these days. Will anybody be able to fill their shoes? R.I.P. Sir.