The Silver King's War

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This episode is Part Thirty-Seven of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  It's late May 1945.  The King & his guys have a three-day pass as they drive to Brussels.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war & writing as Stanley describes his return to France, day-to-day, and a serious lack of dill pickles.

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This episode is Part Thirty-Six of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  It's official: the war in Europe is over.  The King and his guys got tight to celebrate with humility and relief.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war & writing as Stanley reflects on the news that "Festi's Boys" are alive and well.

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This episode is Part Thirty-Five of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  It's early May 1945, and the war in Europe will end on May 7.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war and writing, while reflecting on The King's future role as the best man in his son's wedding in Baltimore, Maryland.  Michael married Mary C. Kelly in Sherwood Gardens on May 7, 1978.  Stanley stood blocks from Glenn L. Martin's Guilford home on that sunny, Sunday morning, 45 years ago.

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This special episode in the Dearest Ones epilogue, Part Thirty-Four, includes letters to The Silver King from his Barksdale Army Air Base B-26 unit crew pilot, Jack Festi, and co-pilot, Jim Fomby, Jr.  They were shot down over Germany on February 22, 1945.  Captured and briefly Prisoners of War, their letters were written on May 4 and 5, 1945, from Moosburg, Germany.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, reviews his father's relationship with these brothers of the air. 

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This episode is Part Thirty-Three of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  The Silver King will be 22 on April 23.  He's enjoying new friendships and responsibilities, and dreaming of Ida's home cooking and love. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war & writing from Northern France After FDR'S death.

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This episode is Part Thirty-Two of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war and writing from early April 1945 in Northern France. The King's crew made an emergency landing at an American field hospital near Koblenz, Germany.  A ride to the city revealed a secret Champagne stash that found its way to A-72.  The mail is steady and Stanley has a new friend: Elaine, a nurse from New Orleans.  

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This episode is Part Thirty-One of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war and writing from Mid-March 1945 in Northern France.  Stanley's silver bars arrive from home, the mail is steady, he has three Oak Leaf Clusters, and many March missions fill his month.  His sister Leona reports that her husband, Lee Bernstein, has been classified 1-A.

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This episode is Part Thirty of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's special R & R week in Cannes, on the French Riviera. His Martinez Hotel room, over looking the Mediterranean Sea, was $1.00 per night.

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This episode is Part Twenty-Nine of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war & writing during February 1945 in Northern France.  Stanley is promoted to First Lieutenant after thirteen months as an Air Corps officer. His joy is tempered by the news that "Festi's Boys," his Barksdale Army Air Base training crew, did not return from a late February mission.  They are Missing In Action. 

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This episode is Part Twenty-Eight of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout the Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his father's war & writing during February 1945  in Northern France.  Stanley has met American nurses stationed near A-72 and enjoys their company. Now, after nine missions, he's promoted again to lead a six-ship flight. 

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