31 entries.
Hello. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who had more information on the WOFA station in Vienna, housed in the former house of Anthony van Hoboken and located at Schreiberweg 45/47, Vienna 19. I am researching the architecture of Heinrich Kulka, who was an employee and later partner of Adolf Loos. I believe that a house on this site dating from around 1937 was by Kulka.
Ich habe schon länger nicht auf eure Website geschaut, erst die letzte Mail vom 31.10. hat mich wieder dran erinnert. Mein Eindruck: es ist unglaublich, was ihr da in der Zwischenzeit alles an Infos zusammengetragen habt. Man merkt, wieviel Zeit und Mühe dahinter steckt, nicht zuletzt auch im neuen Layout! Danke!
From Allan MacQuoids comments on this site I learned : „At BDN Salzburg we could take meals from our own kitchen, a local gasthaus, Camp Roeder or sneaking into the “K-haus”. Is anybody out there who remembers more about life at "Kavalierhaus" (K-haus) during USFA headquarters in Klessheim? Any story and/or photo is appreciated. I was hotel-manager at K-haus in 1975 through 1986 and am working on a book of the history of Kavalierhaus. Thank you for emailing me to harald-neu@aon.at. Harald.
Hello everybody and greetings from Salzburg-Klessheim (Austria). I worked as Hotel-Manager for Kavalierhaus Schloss Klessheim from 1975 to 1986. I am writing a book on some of the history of Klessheim and found out, that the BDN (Blue Danube Network) was broadcasting from 1948 through 1955 from Klessheim. On this website I found two photos that I would like to publish in my book but could not get email address or linkt of the owners & operators of this homepage Stefan Orosz and Walter Orosz. Can anybody help? One photo I refer to shows Mikey Kaplan as DJ and the other one shows Paul Obluda interviewing Gene Kelly. Any other story about BDN station & studio Klessheim is appreciated. Thank you. Harald Neumayr. Nov.05.2021
Leider habe ich eure wunderbare Dokumentation viel zu spät entdeckt und genossen. Leider verlangen die Tonbeispiele den Adobe Flash Player. Der Support wird mit Ende des Jahres 2020 eingestellt, das wäre ja nicht so schlimm, aber in der letzten nachricht von Adobe, die mich immer wieder affordert den Falsh Paler zu deinstallieren, wurde geschrieben, dass der Flash Player ab 12. Jänner 2021 unrettbar blockert wird und das ist schade. ich hoffe ihr habt eine Lösung. Ein einfacher mp3 downlo
Hello, I am new to this forum. We recently moved into a house in Southern California and found a relatively old letter from a mr. Graf A. Boepple. I am wondering if this is the same person metioned on this forum and if it is, does someone know where I can send this note as I am sure the family would like to memory of this perserved.
Does anyone know or recognise the call name “Roger Raynal” ?
Al Secan....Where are you?
We are in Big Bear Lake, CA.
In contact with Steve Binder
Alan MacQuoid
BDN Salzburg/St Johann (1954-'55)
AFN '55-'56
We are in Big Bear Lake, CA.
In contact with Steve Binder
Alan MacQuoid
BDN Salzburg/St Johann (1954-'55)
AFN '55-'56
What a surprise!...and what a pleasure falling into your website by accident. I was with BDN Salzberg from Jan, 55 through closing, then to AFN Nuernberg and Frankfurt until Summer 57,currently in Bamberg, Germany. I'll never forget those wonderful days and friends like Al MacQuiod, Steve Binder and Dave Bosley. Thanks very much Alan Secan alanne@t-online.de
Schön, dieses Stück Österreich-Geschichte so detailliert aufgearbeitet zu finden/zu sehen. Prima Leistung!
Danke und mfg,
Herbert
Danke und mfg,
Herbert
You have done a wonderful job on this website.
My father, Ted Radamaker, who died in 2013, was assistant news editor at BDN in Vienna from April to September 1946.
I have dozens of photographs made by him at that time of the station itself and many of the personnel, which I would be glad to provide to you for use on this site.
Let me know if you are interested. Dallis
My father, Ted Radamaker, who died in 2013, was assistant news editor at BDN in Vienna from April to September 1946.
I have dozens of photographs made by him at that time of the station itself and many of the personnel, which I would be glad to provide to you for use on this site.
Let me know if you are interested. Dallis
My grandfather was a DJ/Station manager at KOFA Linz during the war. His name was Joseph Welsh. My Oma has an original newsletter from the station that I will copy and send to the website. It features my grandfather on the front working at the station. My Oma has also mentioned their friendship with Bud Miller while at the station. I hope many of you will find this interesting and also that his history with the station can be added to the website.
Joe and Elfriede Welsh are the couple at the centre of the photo showing men at the station bar.
Joe Welsh putting the record on.
Joe and Elfriede Welsh are the couple at the centre of the photo showing men at the station bar.
Joe Welsh putting the record on.
Very interesting.
I was stationed at BDN Salzburg and BDN St. Johann i.P from December 1954 until the closing in October 1955.
As a young soldier I was very fortunate to have made many Austrian friends. I am proud to say that I still return to Salzurg to visit them.
Alan MacQuoid
I was stationed at BDN Salzburg and BDN St. Johann i.P from December 1954 until the closing in October 1955.
As a young soldier I was very fortunate to have made many Austrian friends. I am proud to say that I still return to Salzurg to visit them.
Alan MacQuoid
You did a great job! I have a LOT of the original AFRS ETS (1943-96) let me know if I can help.
Best wishes
Thom Whetston
AFKN 1976-77
SCN 1980-83
Best wishes
Thom Whetston
AFKN 1976-77
SCN 1980-83
hallo herr orosz, wieder hat mich ein zufall zu ihnen gebracht. der erste war die 10 jahresfeier im rathaus. wir haben uns dann auch noch später einmal getroffen und ich habe cd s von ihnen bekommen. bdn war mein sprachlehrer. später war ich fan von afn munich. (bundesheer im ehemaligen camp roeder und flugsicherungskurs in münchen) hillbilly rise and shine hillbilly jubillee time five string concert lucheon in munchen bouncing in bavaria usw usf.... und gestern hab ich mir die aufzeichnun
I was born in Linz, my mother is Austrian born & father American Army Soldier stationed in Bad-Aibling from 1955 to 1959.
Great history on American Forces Radio history in Austria.
Great history on American Forces Radio history in Austria.
Fantastisch - Super - unglaublich! Ich fühle mich um Jahrzehnte zurück versetzt. Ich habe viele der Sendungen "notgedrungen" Gehört, als Ich als kleiner Bub (zwischen 7 - 10 Jahre alt) Gast bei der Familie Pelz am Schreiberweg (vis a vis der WOFA) übernachten durfte. Die Stärke des Senders brachte es mit sich, dass man kaum eine andere Station hören konnte.
Bin begeistert, dass man solche Tondokumente aufbewhrt hat!
LG Gerhard "Jerry"
Bin begeistert, dass man solche Tondokumente aufbewhrt hat!
LG Gerhard "Jerry"
I joined BDN late 1950 and worked my way up to Chief Announcer under Col. Tidwell. I considered re-upping in 1955 but the future seemed not to continue because of the agreement with the Soviet to call it quits . To me that meant the end of BDR Salzburg. My decision was to leave. It broke my heart to leave something that I loved so dearly. Thanks to you I can re-live old and dear memories! They were the BEST years of my life.Thanks most sincerely, Sam Buono.
In the fall of 1954 I joined the Salzburg Soldier Choir or Chorus. We went on tour the month of December singing in all the cities where we had camps. In Vienna we sang with the Vienna Choir Boys in a concert. We were in the BDN Concert Hall and I was told that we were broadcast all over Europe and also recorded. At the time it didn't seem important but but now it would a near priceless thing to have. I have three nice colored photos taken at that event by our Director Sam Spence's
Hello Walter:
Your web page popped up a few months ago, and I talked with Bill for more-than an hour by telephone about BDN, Austria, and you.
Bill had many good things to say about you and your work with the USFA/BDN story.
From late in 1952 until October 1954, I was with BDN Linz.
Next year, I'll contact you.
Until then, have a good New Year in 2013. and Keep Smilin'
Larry N. Phillips
12-31-2012
Your web page popped up a few months ago, and I talked with Bill for more-than an hour by telephone about BDN, Austria, and you.
Bill had many good things to say about you and your work with the USFA/BDN story.
From late in 1952 until October 1954, I was with BDN Linz.
Next year, I'll contact you.
Until then, have a good New Year in 2013. and Keep Smilin'
Larry N. Phillips
12-31-2012
Hello Blue Danube Network!
The photo below shows my late husband at the piano with unknown trumpet player.
My husband was Hungarian and was a classical pianist turned be-bop while in DP camp.
He was only 18-19 years old at the time.
He later came to Canada, US, and Sweden, where he composed, arranged, conducted, and played big band music.
The 3rd photo shows the group he played with in Austria. I don't know if it was in Zell am See or in Salzburg/Camp Truscott.
If you have any information about this time, I would very much like to hear from you.
Looking forward to your response.
Sincerely
Christel Garrick-Schmidt
Vancouver IslandCanada
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The photo below shows my late husband at the piano with unknown trumpet player.
My husband was Hungarian and was a classical pianist turned be-bop while in DP camp.
He was only 18-19 years old at the time.
He later came to Canada, US, and Sweden, where he composed, arranged, conducted, and played big band music.
The 3rd photo shows the group he played with in Austria. I don't know if it was in Zell am See or in Salzburg/Camp Truscott.
If you have any information about this time, I would very much like to hear from you.
Looking forward to your response.
Sincerely
Christel Garrick-Schmidt
Vancouver IslandCanada
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Informative Seite habt ihr da, Grüsse aus Bayern
Finde die Homepage äußerst gelungen, informativ mit tollen Projekten!
Viel Erfolg und herzliche Grüße,
Walter Uresch
Feldenkrais Zentrum
Bad Radkersburg
Viel Erfolg und herzliche Grüße,
Walter Uresch
Feldenkrais Zentrum
Bad Radkersburg
Hoi Walter Besten Dank für den Nachruf von Rudy K. Ich gratuliere Dir für diese grosse Arbeit. Ich werde einen Ausdruck an seine Töchter weiterleiten. Liebe Grüsse
Hallo Walter!
Gratulation für die super Website! Sie ist so interessant gestaltet, dass ich mir fast alles durchgelesen habe. Diese umfangreiche Recherchen müßen ja unheimlich viel Arbeit gewesen sein.
Liebe
Gratulation für die super Website! Sie ist so interessant gestaltet, dass ich mir fast alles durchgelesen habe. Diese umfangreiche Recherchen müßen ja unheimlich viel Arbeit gewesen sein.
Liebe
One of our former members, now deceased was a technician on BDN.
Of course I always listened to BDN, and a buddy enjoyed the Polka music from
Chicago. It was Frankie somebody.
One of my room mates at Saalfelden was Sgt.Phillips who later became an
announcer on BDN.
Bill Billet
President/ Founder
United States Forces Austria Veterans Association
Of course I always listened to BDN, and a buddy enjoyed the Polka music from
Chicago. It was Frankie somebody.
One of my room mates at Saalfelden was Sgt.Phillips who later became an
announcer on BDN.
Bill Billet
President/ Founder
United States Forces Austria Veterans Association
Sehr gut!
Erik
Erik
The web site brings back fond memories of my time spent at BDN Salzburg and St. Johann i/P. I will try to contribute some information that might be interesting.
Alan MacQuoid (BDN '54'-'55 ; AFN '55-'56)
Alan MacQuoid (BDN '54'-'55 ; AFN '55-'56)
Lieber Walter,
mein gestriger erster Eintrag ist wohl nicht registriert worden. Deshalb nochmals hier alles erdenklich Gute zu deinem 75. ! - Ein schöner Start für eine längst fällige Site. Bin gespannt, was noch alles folgt.
Liebe Grüße aus der Eifel bei Aachen, Dtld
Bernd Wichert
suizidal -dot-de (meine Site mit viele News zu Tondokumenten)
mein gestriger erster Eintrag ist wohl nicht registriert worden. Deshalb nochmals hier alles erdenklich Gute zu deinem 75. ! - Ein schöner Start für eine längst fällige Site. Bin gespannt, was noch alles folgt.
Liebe Grüße aus der Eifel bei Aachen, Dtld
Bernd Wichert
suizidal -dot-de (meine Site mit viele News zu Tondokumenten)
I saw your new website details on Bernard Wichert's webpage. Good luck ! Cheers from Schottland. Graeme
Auch auf diesem Weg dir lieber Walter alles erdenklich Gute 🙂
Mit ganz lieben Grüßen
die Würnitzer
Mit ganz lieben Grüßen
die Würnitzer