Major Crump with a Douglas C-124 Globemaster.īill's love of aviation took him to becoming a airshow performer.
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As this perfect diamond formation descended below 200-ft AGL the movie camera and crew were blown off their pedestal and the footage was never used in the film. This was the lowest, fastest, and closet formation of this aircraft that had ever been done. It was the only aircraft of its time capable of transporting heavy equipment such as tanks and bulldozers without prior disassembly.īill leads a formation of C-124 GlobeMasters for a low level fly-by for the film "Spirit of St. In its passenger-carrying role, it could carry 200 fully equipped troops on its double decks or 127 litter patients and their attendants. As a cargo hauler, the C-124 could carry tanks, guns, trucks and other heavy equipment. The C-124 was the largest troop carrier in the world. His first assignment was flying DC-4 in the Berlin Airlift.īill also flew Bob Hope and the Les Brown Band from Frankfurt to Berlin, Germany on Christmas Eve - 1948.īill was promoted to the rank of major and became a pilot of the Douglas C-124 Globe Master (7th Troop Carrier Squadron) which were based at Larson Air Force Base, WA. In 1948, Bill was re-enlisted back into milititary service where he joined the USAF. Here is a photo of Wild Bill returning from a combat mission to Germany.ĭischarged from the service in 1948, Bill returned to his home in Edmonds, WA and became a flight instructor and airline pilot. Here he stands next to Jeep's gravesite which is on the grounds at Playford Hall.īill poses for his last mission from the RAF Martlesham Heath Airfield in Ipswitch, England.Īctual video of Wild Bill Crump and the 360th Fighter Squadron at Martlesham Heath Air Field located in Ipswich, England. Playford Hall was built in 1560 and is surrounded by a moat. "Wild Bill" returned to Ipswich, England in 1992 to visit RAF Martlesham Heath Airfield and also visit Playford Hall where he lived.
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Jeep was buried with full military honors and his grave site is on the grounds at Playford Hall in Ipswitch, England. Jeep was killed shortly after his fifth combat mission when he was accidentially runover by a military vehicle. Here is Jeep and Wild Bill in a P-47 Razorback. Jeep, the only Coyote in the World to complete in WWII in P-47 and P-51 supporting the Allied effort defeating the Axis powers. Wild Bill with his aircraft "Jackie" which was named after his high school sweet heart.
The P-47 was a very dependable aircraft as it would take alot of damage and still get the pilot back safely. "Wild Bill" getting ready to enter the cockpit of his P-47 Razorback for a mission to Germany. More history about the pilots and crew that were stationed at Martlesham Heath Airfield can be found at the webpage. Bill was stationed at RAF Martlesham Heath Airfield located in Ipswich, England. The coyote had "Dog Tags", a Form 5 log book, and immunization records. Here Jeep and Bill practice their howl in unison at Playford Hall, Ipswich England. Bill then smuggled him aboard the H/M Queen Elizabeth to England where Bill was stationed. He took him south to Baton Rouge for P-47 training and Jeep became accustumed to flying.
The pup was only two weeks old and Bill named him Jeep after Popeyes pet. Bill found a coyote pup in 1944 while he was going thru pilot training at Harding Field, Nebraska. He completed his flight training in Texas and graduated in class 44B at Moore Army Air Base, Mission, TX. He was sent to Harlingen Aerial Gunnery School in Harlingen, TX where he completed the gunnery program and then was accepted into the aviation cadet program. He was able to graduate early his senior year from Edmonds High School so he could enlist in the US Army Air Force. When WWII started, Bill wanted to join the service to support the war effort. Bills dad, Jim Crump, is at the far left and got both his son's interested in aviation. His first flight was at the age of five in a Ford Tri-Motor. (WILD BILL) CRUMP, was born on Jin Opportunity Washington. I hope you enjoy reading about his career. He aIso volunteered time to his community.
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He would always provide free airplane rides to interested youths at airshows hoping that they would pursue an aviation career. He made it his mission to get as many people interested in aviation, including the young. He flew over 60 aircraft and had aeronautical ratings in single engine, multi-engine, land and sea planes, and also held ratings in helicopters, gliders, and jets. He flew P-40, P-47 and P-51 fighters in WWII, served in the US Air Force for 23 years, and became an air show performer after his retirement. He lived a full & rich life and dedicated it to his country, family, and community.
This website is dedicated to our dad, John (Wild Bill) Crump.
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