Lt Byron Bilderback 27th Aero Squadron AEF

[ramram]

Hey Terry,
Ran across this online. I suspect you've seen it but, just in case -
Rob

http://www.minnesooota.com/WWI-37.jpg

[hawk3370]

Hey Terry,
Ran across this online. I suspect you've seen it but, just in case -
Rob

http://www.minnesooota.com/WWI-37.jpg

Rob,
Just recently another forum member showed this picture to me. First time I had seen it. Thanks, I have saved the one you sent and will print it out to go along with the rest of his items.
Terry

[Chris L]

Just came across this site last week and have been enjoying the great material. I'm a diary collector and will attempt to share some items when I get some time.

One of my diaries, pilot Eugene McCubbin, is from the 27th aero squadron as well. He makes mention of Bilderback on at least one occasion (see Nov. 4 entry):

Rob M.
**(Diary Collector)**

Attachment 77184
Attachment 77186

Uhhh Rob..... you are not going to believe this, but I have Eugene McCubbin's 1919 diary when he was in the 27th and on his way home!!

Awesome that his WWI diary still survives!! And he got a Balloon!! I did not see that in the records of the 27th! I need to go recheck it!

does he mention Fred Ordway in his diary?

[ramram]

I Chris,

I heard a rumor that his 1919 diary was out there. I'm just suprised to run across the owner on here!

There also may be a 1917 diary show up someday. At the begining of my 1918 diary he says "continued from 1917 diary".

No mention of Fred Ordway that I recall. Who is he?

Rob

[Chris L]

Hi Rob!

I am a fledgling 27th collector, so when the diary came up I jumped on it. I am going to try to find out where the diary came from, as the collector I bought it from had it for years.

I love the photo, where were you able to find that?

Fred Ordway was a pilot from the 27th Aero at the beginning of the squadron. He moved to group HQ under Hartney so he did not spend his entire career with the squadron. I was hoping there would be some information on him, as I have his effects in my collection.

Sorry to hijack this thread guys! The original uniform in this post is fantastic.

[Gary Cain]

One of the finest groupings I have ever seen! Simply amazing!

[Steven M]

Hi Rob!

Fred Ordway was a pilot from the 27th Aero at the beginning of the squadron. He moved to group HQ under Hartney so he did not spend his entire career with the squadron. I was hoping there would be some information on him, as I have his effects in my collection.

Just to show small the aviation world really is, I almost purchased the Ordway group from a friend about a year ago. He had photos, paintings, uniform, documents, flight gear...you name it.

[Chris L]

Just to show small the aviation world really is, I almost purchased the Ordway group from a friend about a year ago. He had photos, paintings, uniform, documents, flight gear...you name it.

Hey Steve!!

I got that one I jumped on it as soon as Dennis offered it

[Steven M]

Hey Steve!!

I got that one I jumped on it as soon as Dennis offered it

Hi Chris,

I am glad to see you here! Great score, I am very happy for you. I am glad to know that you are caring for it. Maybe you can create a thread sometimes and share it with the others here!