Royal Air Force Mildenhall

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

Tale of courage as enemy attack causes 100th BG pilot to become POW at Stalag Luft III

Barbara and 1st Lt. Robert “Bob” Wolff walk down the aisle after getting married July 8, 1945, in California. Wolff was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 100th Bomb Group, Thorpe Abbotts, England, during World War II, and kept as a prisoner-of-war at Stalag Luft III, Germany, for approximately 18 months. He and Barb married a few months after he returned home to California, and are still together 77 years later. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Phelps and Bob Wolff)

Details Download

Tale of courage as enemy attack causes 100th BG pilot to become POW at Stalag Luft III

Pansies grown and picked at the Stalag Luft III prisoner-of-war camp in Germany in 1945, at the end of World War II, have been pressed, dried and kept for more than 75 years by Capt. (ret.) Robert “Bob” Wolff, a former B-17 Flying Fortress pilot, 100th Bomb Group and World War II veteran. Wolff planted the flowers as a way to improve the living environment of the prisoners of war. (Photo courtesy of Bob Wolff and Nancy Phelps)

Details Download

Tale of courage as enemy attack causes 100th BG pilot to become POW at Stalag Luft III

A sketch from 1st Lt Robert “Bob” Wolff, drawn during his time as a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft III during World War II, shows two of the guard towers situated on the perimeter of the camp in March 1944. Wolff was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts, England. During his time as a POW, the then-pilot drew many sketches recalling his time there, as he said, “there was nothing else to do!” A low wire was positioned about 10 to 12 feet from the double barbed wire fence around the camp, which was the beginning of a "no man’s land" which was "Verboten" (forbidden). According to Wolff, no POWs were allowed in that area – “or else …” (Photo/sketch courtesy of Bob Wolff and 100th Bomb Group Foundation website)

Details Download

Tale of courage as enemy attack causes 100th BG pilot to become POW at Stalag Luft III

Heritage nose art “Wolff Pack” is displayed on one of the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall Feb. 26, 2021. The nose art is based on World War II designs of the 100th Bomb Group, based at Thorpe Abbotts, Diss, England. Captain (ret.) Robert “Bob” Wolff was a B-17 Flying fortress pilot with the 418th Bomb Squadron, 100th BG, who flew seven combat missions out of Thorpe Abbotts. The KC-135 nose art was dedicated to Wolff in May 2021, on the 67th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Details Download

100th Operations Group changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander; Col. Van Thai, center, 100th Operations Group commander, and Col. Thomas Hutton, new 100th OG commander, applaud as guests are welcomed during their change of command at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 16, 2022. Hutton joins the 100th ARW from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Thai is now at Yakota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Details Download

100th Operations Group changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Thomas Hutton, new 100th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 16, 2022. Passing the guidon is a formal process during a change of command ceremony and signifies the transfer of leadership from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Details Download

100th Operations Group changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Hutton, 100th Operations Group commander, renders his first salute to Airmen in the 100th OG during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 16, 2022. Hutton joins the 100th Air Refueling Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours in tanker and trainer aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Details Download

100th Operations Group changes command

U.S. Air Force Airmen render a first salute to the new 100th Operations Group commander during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 16, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Hutton, 100th OG commander, Hutton joins the 100th Air Refueling Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours in tanker and trainer aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Details Download

100th Operations Group changes command

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 100th Maintenance Group salutes new 100th Operations Group commander, Col. Thomas Hutton, after revealing the new commander’s name on a KC-135 Stratotanker during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 16, 2022. Hutton joins the 100th Air Refueling Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours in tanker and trainer aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Details Download

From bi-planes to B-17 bomber, 100th BG veteran, ‘Wolff Pack’ pilot, shares memories of WWII

Then-1st Lt. Robert “Bob” Wolff, front row, second from right, 100th Bomb Group and World War II veteran and pilot, along with his crew – known as the “Wolff Pack” – pose for a photo in 1943 at Thorpe Abbotts, England, after returning from the Regensburg mission over Germany. Wolff was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot and well known for his affability, good sense of humor and remarkable flying skills. (Photo courtesy of 100th Bomb Group Foundation photo archives)

Details Download

From bi-planes to B-17 bomber, 100th BG veteran, ‘Wolff Pack’ pilot, shares memories of WWII

World War ll and 100th Bomb Group veteran Capt. (ret.) Robert “Bob” Wolff, right, poses with his wife Barb, underneath the Wolff Pack nose art on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, at a static display during the 100th Bomb Group reunion at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, La., Sept. 24, 2015. Bob was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot while stationed at Thorpe Abbots, England, during World War ll. (U.S. Air Force photo by then-Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor)

Details Download

From bi-planes to B-17 bomber, 100th BG veteran, ‘Wolff Pack’ pilot, shares memories of WWII

U.S. Army Air Forces retired Capt. Robert “Bob” Wolff, World War II and 100th Bomb Group veteran, shares some war stories about his time stationed at Thorpe Abbotts, England, in 1943, during a video interview May 19, 2022. Wolff was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot and leader of a crew known as the “Wolff Pack.” In August 1943, after a bombing mission over Regensburg, Germany, he and his crew ended up as prisoners of war after their aircraft was damaged and had to crash land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Details Download

220425-F-FY723-0149

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Taveras, 100th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, watches an in air refuel from the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2022. Members of the 100th CPTS were given the opportunity to fly in an incentive flight to gain a better understanding of the mission they support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Swift)

Details Download

220425-F-FY723-0147

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Taveras, 100th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, watches an in air refuel from the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2022. Members of the 100th CPTS were given the opportunity to fly in an incentive flight to gain a better understanding of the mission they support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Swift)

Details Download

220425-F-FY723-0142

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Taveras, 100th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, watches an in air refuel from the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2022. Members of the 100th CPTS were given the opportunity to fly in an incentive flight to gain a better understanding of the mission they support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Swift)

Details Download

220425-F-FY723-0135

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Taveras, 100th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, watches an in air refuel from the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2022. Members of the 100th CPTS were given the opportunity to fly in an incentive flight to gain a better understanding of the mission they support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Swift)

Details Download

200120-F-FY723-0191

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Taveras, 100th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, watches an in air refuel from the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2022. Members of the 100th CPTS were given the opportunity to fly in an incentive flight to gain a better understanding of the mission they support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Swift)

Details Download

220425-F-AB266-0003

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Derrick Sherrod, USAFE-AFAFRICA command first sergeant, spoke at the First Sergeant Symposium at the Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April, 25, 2022. Sherrod informed the Airmen from the tri-base area about the responsibilities and duties of a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

Details Download

220425-F-AB266-0002

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath sit in attendance at the First Sergeant Symposium held at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2022. Airmen from both bases interested in the first sergeant role attended the week-long course at RAF Mildenhall’s base theater. (U.S. Air photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

Details Download

220425-F-AB266-0001

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning, 100th ARW command chief, make opening remarks at the First Sergeant Symposium at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2022. The First Sergeant Symposium takes place twice a year in the tri-base area, and is a week-long training opportunity for those who are interested in becoming a first sergeant. This year’s focus was for those interested in fulfilling the role of the additional duty first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

Details Download