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Neil Armstrong, Chase Armstrong’s namesake
When I was searching for a name for the young hero of my Dinosaur Wars stories, I wanted to find a name that would speak of adventure, of quests, and of excellence. I chose Armstrong with good reason. Continue reading
Posted in Dinosaur Country, From Outta Space
Tagged aviators, Chase Armstrong, Dinosaur Wars, Kit Daniels, Neil Armstrong
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War Stories
There are a few things you ought to know about me and my life experience before you judge my fitness to tell tales of war. Continue reading
Posted in Author, Guadalcanal Aviators, Uncle Herb
Tagged 1943, aviators, Dinosaur Wars, herbert hopp, military, novel, Stonewall Jackson, uss copahee
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Hail to the Hero!
My Uncle Herb was one of those young men who volunteered the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. He went to the Navy recruiters and requested training to become a fighter pilot, no doubt with dreams of shooting down those who had attacked our fleet. Continue reading
Posted in Guadalcanal Aviators, Uncle Herb
Tagged 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, herbert hopp, military, uss copahee
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Herbert Hopp’s Story Published!
“Herbert Hopp’s Story” is a tale of military achievement but it’s also a tale of pain and suffering. Long before the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) had even been coined, my uncle was deep in its throes. Continue reading
Posted in Author, Guadalcanal Aviators, Uncle Herb
Tagged 1943, alcoholism, aviators, ebook, guadalcanal, herbert hopp, military, post traumatic stress, PTSD, US Navy, uss copahee, veteran
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Unsung Navy Air Heroes of Guadalcanal
I’ve found a first-hand account of the engagement in which Herb’s plane was shot down, his pilot and bombardier where mortally wounded, and he was shot full of metal fragments and bullet holes. Continue reading
Posted in Guadalcanal Aviators, Uncle Herb
Tagged 1943, aviators, Grumman Avenger, guadalcanal, herbert hopp, Navy Air, uss copahee
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A Rave Review!
I may not have won the grand prize, but my entry in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association annual literary contest garnered some raves from one of the judges. Continue reading
Posted in Author, Guadalcanal Aviators, Uncle Herb
Tagged 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, herbert hopp, PNWA
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VGS-12 at Guadalcanal
I’ve continued to pursue my Uncle Herb’s valiant, if ill fated, World War II record. Delving into unpublished war records and archives, I’ve been able to trace him to his arrival at Guadalcanal in the heat of the battle. Continue reading
Posted in Guadalcanal Aviators, Uncle Herb
Tagged 1942, 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, herbert hopp, navy, uss copahee
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Writing makes me weep
Some stories are hard for a writer to tell. I may be too close to the war stories of my Uncle Herb, a bona fide hero and one who suffered as much as anybody in World War II. Sometimes I weep as I write. Continue reading
Posted in Guadalcanal Aviators, Uncle Herb
Tagged 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, herbert hopp, military, uss copahee
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Help wanted
Seeking help researching WWII aviators of the South Pacific, especially Grumman Avenger crews stationed on Guadalcanal Continue reading
Posted in Guadalcanal Aviators, I Need Help
Tagged aviators, guadalcanal, herbert hopp, uss copahee
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