I am pleased to announce that an additional document has been uploaded to the 417th website. This document details the life of Raymond Christensen, a member of the original 417th NFS. The document was written by Karen Seeman. Ray was her great-uncle. The document is a labor of love. Karen’s journey into discovering more about Ray’s life began when her grandmother told her that she had a great-uncle who was killed in the war. I’m am honored that Karen has permitted us to publish this wonderful story of Ray’s life. The story not only provides us with addition details on Ray, but also provides additional insight into life as a squadron member.
I have added this document under the Letters and Tributes link that can be found under the Night Fighter History menu. Or, just click here and you will be redirected to that page. Raymond’s story is located in the new section called Tributes which is located at the bottom half of the page.
Do you have a tribute, memoir or letter from someone who served in the NFS that you would like to see published on our website? Please get in touch via the Contact Us link.
I am looking for anyone who can help me locate any living relatives of 417th members Ed Graybill and Harvey Klein. If you have any information that can assist me in locating their relations, please contact me via the Contact Us tab on this site.
I have received a request from the daughter of Sam Krasney, a member of the 415th NFS. She would like to hear from anyone who may have known her father and might have some stories to share about him.
She is also writing an article for the Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine about the foo fighters phenomena as seen by the pilots and crew of the NFS. She would love to hear from any veterans with experienced in this area.
If you have any information that can help on either of these topics, please drop me a note via the contacts page, and I will put you in touch with her.
