SK3. Herbert Freeman Corey
United States Naval Reserve Fleet Airwing 7
from:1 North Liberty, Endicott, New York
My Dad, Herbert Corey enjoyed spending time with the locals in England. He would spend time with a farmer and his family when ever he could. His mom mailed him some popcorn so they could try some, even had to take the lid off so they could see it popping. On another occasion he went back to the base and bought some ice cream for the birthday party they were having for one of the children. Dad helped run the stationary stores plus filling fuel trucks with plane fuel and dispensing gas for other vehicles. Dad told me many stories about visiting London, eating at the restaurants and his first encounter with a Bobbie, which after a few moments of questions discovered, he was a wax statute. Also of all the planes he saw, his absolute favorite was the Spitfire.
Thank you for your keeping history from WW11 alive. I've enjoyed seeing photos of the base at Dunkeswell, some of the planes etc.
