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This episode is Part Twenty-Seven 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 from January 1945 in Northern France. Stanley's mailbag is full: 9 letters one day; 8 the next.  He received the Air Medal for five missions and awaits his silver bars and promotion to First Lieutenant.

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This episode is Part Twenty-Six 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 January 1945 in Northern France. Stanley's third war year begins with thoughts of home and his future.

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This is a special bonus episode (to begin Stanley's third year in WWII) during 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 in a comparative context with Joseph Heller, who was also a bombardier in the European Theater of Operations before writing "Catch 22."  Heller and the King had remarkably similar starts to their Air Corps service.

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This episode (which concludes the second year of the podcast series), is part Twenty-Five 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 from A-72 in late December 1944.  Stanley's waiting for Santa deliveries, a holiday liquor ration, and better mail service.  And, he's so hungry that he's getting up for breakfast. He missed xmas day festivities to fly lead as his unit provides important air support during the Battle of the Bulge.

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This episode is part Twenty-Four 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 from early December 1944 in Northern France. Stanley irons clothes for his first Paris visit.  He loved the city, subway and ladies. He's rising in his role through work as a Duty Bombardier and assignment as the lead bombardier in a three-ship element on his fifth mission.  

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This episode is part Twenty-Three 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 work and father's war from November 1944 in Northern France.  Stanley reports his second and third missions, and joy over a mid-month, six-letter day.  The King and his guys are trading soap and cigarettes in town as they supply their midnight brunch menus.  He's happy to report that his bags arrived for Thanksgiving.

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This episode (published on the 80th anniversary of The Silver King's first train ride to Nashville) is part Twenty-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 work and father's war from The King's November 1944 in Northern France. Stanley wrote 14 November letters, including one on the 5th, describing his first mission over Germany.  He celebrated with back flying pay (9000 francs) and Red Cross donuts as a member of the U. S. Army's 9th Air Force. 

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This episode is Part Twenty-One of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout his Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, discusses his work and father's war. The King has arrived at A-72 (397th Bomb Group, 597th Bomb Squadron) north of Paris.  They occupy a former German airfield. He's fine, his crew will fly intact, and his steady requests for smokes and food begin as he receives  a first letter from Birmingham in six weeks.  He's a Lucky Strikes man. 

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This episode is Part Twenty 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, discusses his work and father's war. Stanley loved the Queen Mary ride and reports that his current posting, a replacement depot in England, has excellent food and great sleeping quarters.  He's waiting for transport to his bomber group.

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This episode is Part Nineteen 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 & creator of The Silver King's War, discusses his work and father's war. The Silver King has arrived in New York City after stops in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. He loves city life, needs a cash infusion, parties hard and reminds his parents not to worry, before sharing his APO address. He will ride the Queen Mary to Europe.

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