WWII veteran shares stories, wisdom with Horseshoe Bay resident

Love of history bonds unlikely friends

  • World War II veteran John “Lucky” Luckadoo (left) survived the war as a bomber pilot and now speaks to audiences about the lessons of the past. HSB resident Larry Niemann asked to meet with Luckadoo, and the two are now good friends. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    World War II veteran John “Lucky” Luckadoo (left) survived the war as a bomber pilot and now speaks to audiences about the lessons of the past. HSB resident Larry Niemann asked to meet with Luckadoo, and the two are now good friends. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
  • Horseshoe Bay resident Larry Niemann framed the photocopied pages of Captain William DeSanders’ diary along with photos of his aircraft. The dedication is on display at his home. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Horseshoe Bay resident Larry Niemann framed the photocopied pages of Captain William DeSanders’ diary along with photos of his aircraft. The dedication is on display at his home. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
History buffs know the most reliable information about the past comes from primary sources. Horseshoe Bay resident Larry Niemann has been receiving lessons of World War II from two primary sources – a diary of a bomber pilot and the first-hand accounts from the author’s co-pilot. Niemann has always had an interest in military history, and now he’s found a gold mine of knowledge and information. …

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