Thanks for preserving these archives. My grandfather was Lt. Michael C. Mealey, pilot of the Nancy Jane #2. I’ve heard the story about how his plane was lost during a combat mission and he was taken prisoner my entire life. It’s surreal to read the contemporary reports that were made to document this incident. The sacrifice he made for us affected him for his entire life, until his death in 2005. But he never regretted fighting for his country and for freedom. I’m grateful for the courage of the people like my grandpa, who made our lives possible.
Christopher Walker
Highlands Ranch
