World War II Honoree

Charles A. 'Frenchy' Barbier, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Wallace, Louisiana

Honored By

Mrs. Charles Barbier

Relationship

Wife

PART OF THE 8TH AIR FORCE STATIONED AT RIDGEWELL AIR BASE IN ESSEX COUNTY, ENGLAND. WORKED ON THE FLIGHT LINE AS AN AIR INSPECTOR AND REPAIRED B-17 BOMBERS. REBUILT A CRASHED BOMBER, NAMED BIG MIKE, FROM SPARE PARTS HE OBTAINED FROM ALL OVER SOUTHERN ENGLAND. WHEN COMPLETED, THE BOMBER WAS RENAMED 'FRENCHY'S FOLLY', IN HIS HONOR.