About Us

About the Forgotten Flyboys Collection

Forgotten Flyboys Collection's website showcases our private collection of WWII USAAF artifacts. This project was started with one mission in mind: to preserve the legacy of the forgotten heroes of the USAAF—one artifact and story at a time. We hope that you find the artifacts and information listed here to be interesting, informative and useful in your research.

Our Team

Col. Logan Elam-Crosley (HOKC) has had a lifelong passion for WWII and general military history. This passion stems from growing up around the many WWII veterans in his family who served in a wide variety of roles throughout the war. He is very passionate about our mission and about preserving both the history of WWII and the legacies of those who have fought for (and continue to fight for) our freedoms. In addition to being our collection's curator, he is a commissioned Kentucky Colonel and a former Flight Officer in the Civil Air Patrol.

Donald Owens, Jr., our collection historian, has always had a love for WWII history that stemmed from growing up in a multi-generational military family. During his younger years, Donald spent a great deal of time with his grandfather, Lester Eldridge, a Gunner's Mate on the USS Dayton, and his great-uncle, Jack Little, who was a Flight Engineer/ Top Turret Gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress. He is also a lifelong collector of militaria and has participated in living history and volunteer work with multiple local organizaitons and museums. For Donald, collecting and educating others about WWII is extemely important as his passion in life is keeping the legacy of our WWII veterans alive for many generations to come.

Ellee Goff became very passionate about WWII history through learning about her family's involvement in the war. She is dedicated to preserving the history of women's contributions during WWII at the front and here at home. Her particular area of specializaiton is collecting and researching sweetheart items and items pertaining to the USAAF WASPs, U.S. Army WACs, U.S. Navy WAVES and women who served their country by filling vital roles on the homefront.

Contact Us

If you have questions about an item in our collection, or if you'd simply like to reach out to us, feel free to e-mail us at: 

info@forgottenflyboys.org