Dubuquer return to island provides 'chief' thrills Fais: Natives honor Turner, grandson as visiting dignitaries. Article ran on 04/01/2002

Dubuquer prepares to return to 1948 landing site Two Dubuque men prepare for trip to Fais Island. Harlyn Turner after nearly 54 years will return to Fais Island with his grandson after an invitation from an ex-resident. Article ran on 01/26/2002

WWII Gunners took real 'flack' Two Dubuque men who survived their service in the Eighth Air Force can vividly recall their experiences more than five decades later. Article ran on 10/10/1999.

Plane Spared WWII Gunner Harlyn Turner of Dubuque, a gunner in the Air Force on the B-24 Liberator and B-29 Superfortress bombers during and after World War II talks about experiences. Article ran on 07/29/1997

Ditched Plane Crew Safe/Sound Harlyn Turner recalls ditching of his B-29 Superfortress by Fais Island back on Nov 12, 1948. Article ran on 12/02/1948

Dubuquer Teaches Tricks Harlyn describes what is like being a gunner, and tricks he learned in combat. Article ran in 1944

Air Force Accident Report The B29 Ditching near Fais Island in 1948 resulted in a 76 page accident report. This web site has the actual statements of each crewman and the official description of the accident. The accident occurred on November 12, 1948, with the rescue following day on November 13, 1948

They Operate with Compassion Telegraph Herald Article featuring Sue Keck and her job duties as a registered nurse at Finley Hospital. Article ran 04/09/00.

Cassville Family Celebrates Mother's Day X 5 Telegraph Herald Article featuring Bena Turner and 5 generations that follow for a special mother's day story. Article ran 05/12/96.