My Grandfather, Peter F. Provenzale, served as a Navigator on the B-17 Bomber called, The Argonaut II, during WW2. You can spot him along the top row standing 2nd from the left. Here's to you Grandpa Peter and Pop-Pop! And to all others who have and continue to serve. … (7 comments)
b17 bomber: Happy Memorial Day from Feng Shui Manhattan!
- 05/28/18 07:20 AM
Today is a day of honor, memory and thanks to those who have and are currently serving. Many of you know from my mothers' past post that her Father, Peter F. Provenzale served as a Navigator on the B-17 Bomber during WW2. Below is a brief snipped of his story. Peter F. Provenzale with the Argonaut II during World War Two. He is on the top row standing 2nd from the left This crew baled out of this airplane on their 24th mission. It landed in the English Channel. Damage to left wing on Peter F. Provenzales' fist mission During his first mission, B-17 Navigator Peter F. Provenzale was struck by … (7 comments)
b17 bomber: Honoring those who Serve-Memorial Day
- 05/23/14 08:37 PM
Honoring those who Serve-Memorial Day Many of you know from my mothers' past post that her Father Peter F. Provenzale served as a Navigator on the B-17 Bomber during WW2. Here is a breif post to honor him and the crew that flew with him.
Peter F. Provenzale with the Argonaut II during World War Two. He is on the top row standing 2nd from the left This crew baled out of this airplane on their 24th mission. It landed in the English Channel.
Damage to left wing on Peter F. Provenzales' fist mission During his first mission, B-17 Navigator … (8 comments)
Peter Provenzale top row, second in from the left As many of you know, my mother, Carole Provenzale's father, Peter Provenzale served in the U.S. Air force on the Argonaut III B-17 Bomber during WWII. He had the honor of serving with Clark Gable and other wonderful, dedicated soldiers. Thank you to all the Veterans and those serving our country today. Take memorial day not to just BBQ, but to truly give thanks. Let that be intentionally, literally, symbolically..remember. If … (1 comments)
Veterans Memorial on Long Island NY located in Suffolk County There are so many great posts on ActiveRain that show support, acknowledge and give thanks for the service and protection provided to us by our men and women serving in the Army, Navy, Cost Guard, Air Force, Reserves and Military. Many of you know from my mothers' past post that her Father Peter F. Provenzale served as a Navigator on the B-17 Bomber during WW2.
Happy Memorial Day!
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