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1989th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting - Wendy - 10-12-2011
From a guestbook entry from Laureen Whitney.
" You have some interesting information and pictures. I'm looking for information on my fathers unit all his seperation papers say is: 1989th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting. I have no idea what armuy or unit or anything where would I find that?"
There is not much info on the engineer fire fighting platoons but more is becoming availible thanks to a couple of websites.
The 1989th EAFFP was activated in May 1943 at Bradley Field, Connecticut.
This website FIRE TRUCKS AT WAR: http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/index.html
Has 2 photos of the 1989th,
The 1989th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon pictured at Air
Force General Depot No 2, Maison Blanche, Algeria, 26 Oct 43.
http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/xx.html
and
Robert Beebe (seated on right bumper) and
members of the 1989th EAFFP.
Italy, 1945
http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/I.html
You may also want to contact Jim Davis his Website is:
Fire Fighters in Fatigues
http://www.firefighters.mil-fire.net/
1989th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting - Walt's Daughter - 10-13-2011
I forgot to mention that I put Laureen directly in touch with Jim, a member of our forum. She was delighted to hear from him. They've been chatting for a while now.
James G. Davis, Member and Historian
1204th Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon
World War II
Author: Fire Fighters in Fatigues - The 1204th Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon - A History