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51st Fighter Group - 16th FS 25th FS 26th FS51st Fighter Group

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China Burma India - Theater Operations - 51st Fighter Group photo gallery

 Aircrew USAAF 51FG16FS on a wing of a P-40 pose for a photo after a rescue of a downed airmen NA1424

Photo description: Returning from a strafing mission in Burma where his plane had been repeatedly nit by enemy ground fire, Capt Charles Colwell, Park River, North Lakota, saw another Curtiss P-40 on the ground within the Japanese lines, only a mile from enemy headquarters. After making sure the pilot was alive he radioed for help, circling above the spot so no time would be lost in finding the downed pilot. Soon other P-40’s arrived to form a protective cover. Lt. Ira M. Sussky, Little Rock, Arkansas, landed a light training plane to make the rescue. Nine attempts we’re made to get off the soft ground before the plane was- in the air. Meanwhile the fighters aloft kept tne Jap snipers at bay. The rescued pilot was Lt. Melvin Kimball, Durham, New Hampshire, who had forced-landed while flying from China to India. The rescuing plane landed after dark, almost out of gas. Pilots who responded to the call for help and kept tne enemy from closing in on Lt. Melvin Kimball of the 16th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, grounded behind Japanese lines, are: (Standing)
Major Francis E. Brenner, Waterville, Kansas
Lt. Charles T. Streit, Newburgn, New York
Capt. Herbert W. Davis, Ajo, Arizona
Capt. Charles Colwell, Park River, North Dakota, 26th Fighter Squadron
Lt. Ira M. Sussky, rescuer, Little Rock, Arkansas, 25th Fighter Squadron, shaking hands with Col. John F. Egan, Hempstead, New York, commanding officer of the 51st Fighter Group Col. Homer L. Sanders, Houston, Texas, original commander of this group. (Seated on the wing are)
Capt. John Svenningsen, St. Paul, Minnesota
Capt. Irving W. Boswell, Roanoke, Virginia
Capt. Thomas B. Waldrip, Tupelo, Mississippi
Capt. Cnarles T. Goff, Three Rivers, Michigan
Lt. Fred C. Huffman, Los Angeles, California
Lt. John J. Ferguson, Pueblo, Colorado
Lt. Oran F. Smith, Cleburne, Texas
All men pictured are with the 51st Fighter Group (U.S. Air Force Number B23551AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204961173 Local ID: 342-FH-3A34901-B23551AC

 Aircrew USAAF 51FG16FS pilots group photo with a P-40 at Lilibari India 17th Mar 1943 NA1438

Photo description: Enlisted men of the 26th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, pose on and by a Curtiss P-4C at Lilibari, Assam, India, 17 March 1943.
They are, Front row, kneeling, left to right:
Sgt. Gerald Bloomfield
T/Sgt. William Rivers; Cpl. Lowell Evans; Pvt. John Plasha; Cpl. Kenneth Holder; Sgt. Charles Rewoldt; Cpl. Stevan Matonich; Pfc Lawrence Kleckner;
Standing, left to right:
Sgt. John Young; Sgt. Thomas Wilson; S/Sgt. Ralph Thompson; T/Sgt. Norman Price; T/Sgt. Wellington W. White; S/Sgt. Cecil A. Stephans; Sgt. William Walker; S/Sgt. Donald D. Bacon;
Sitting on wing, left to right:
Cpl. Roger Finkston; Cpl. Lawrence Campbell; Cpl. Eddie Svancara; S/Sgt. Donald Reed; Pvt. Henry Szyzputowski;
Standing on wing, left to right:
S/Sgt. Douglas Grigg; Sgt. William A. Renner; Sgt. W. E. Haines; S/Sgt. Dallas Anthony; Sgt. Frank Galownia; Sgt. Harvey F. Myer; Cpl. Earl Cleveland; S/Sgt. David Thompson; Sgt. Robert Gassan; Sgt. Al Silva; Sgt. Myron S. Gilbertson; Cpl. James Simon; S/Sgt. Harry Peterson; S/Sgt. Charles Shimp; S/Sgt. Leonard E. Neutze; Pfc. Thomas A. Brown; S/Sgt. Nolan Aman; S/Sgt. John E. Thomas; Cpl. J. L. Clemmer; Sgt. William G. Sawyer; Sgt. Roy E. Steward; Cpl. John J. Verville; Cpl. Francis Aldrich; Cpl. Edward Korycinski (U.S. Air Force Number 74182AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204961188 Local ID: 342-FH-3A34908-74182AC

 Aircrew USAAF 51FG16FS Lt Melvin Kimball pose with the rescue aircraft and pilot Capt Colwell NA1420

 Aircrew USAAF 51FG16FS Lt Melvin Kimball pose with the rescue aircraft and pilot Capt Colwell NA1422

Photo description: Returning from a strafing mission in Burma where his plane had been repeatedly hit by enemy ground fire, Capt. Charles Colwell, Park River, North Dakota, saw another Curtiss P-40 on the ground within the Japanese lines, only a mile from enemy headquarters. After making sure the pilot was alive he radioed for help, circling above the spot so no time would be lost in finding the downed pilot. Soon other P-40’s arrived to form a protective cover. Lt. Ira M. Sussky, Little Rock, Arkansas, landed a light training plane to make the rescue. Nine attempts were made to get off the soft ground before the plane was in the air. Meanwhile the fighter aloft kept the Jap snipers at bay. The rescued pilot was Lt. Melvin Kimball, Durham, New Hampshire, who had forced-landed while flying from Cnina to India. The rescuing plane landed after dark, almost out of gas. Lt. Ira M. Sussky, 25th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, stands on the wing of the light training plane in which he rescued Lt. Melvin Kimball, 16th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, (center) who was forced down in Japanese territory near enemy headquarters. Shaking hands with the rescued pilot is Capt. Charles Colwell, 26th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, who discovered him while returning from a strafing mission in Burma and who radioed for help. He circled around the grounded plane until help arrived. (The ax, held by Lt. Sussky, was one with wnich he and Lt. Kimball attempted to destroy the downed P-40.) (U.S. Air Force Number 23551AC); (U.S. Air Force Number A23551AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204961167 Local ID: 342-FH-3A34899-23551AC
Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204961170 Local ID: 342-FH-3A34900-A23551AC

 Curtiss P-40E Warhawk 51FG16FS White 38 Pilot Dallas A. Clinger Kweilin, China 1942 00

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40E White 38 16th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group), Kweilin, China, Autumn 1942. Flown by Lt. Dallas A. Clinger. Camouflage was dark earth, dark green and sky.

 Curtiss P-40E Warhawk 51FG16FS White 38 Pilot Dallas A. Clinger Kweilin, China 1942 01

Photo description: Warbird P-40E 51FG16FS W38 Pilot Dallas A. Clinger Alex Christie 01

 Curtiss P-40E Warhawk 51FG16FS Pilot J. Roy Brown China 1944

Photo description: P-40K-1 'Ole Hellon' of the 16th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, flown by Capt. J. Roy Brown, China, 1944.

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG25FS White 13 Assam, India 1944 00

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40K Warhawk operated by 25th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group) named Jinx Assam, India 1944. Camouflage was apparently grey, probably sea grey ANA 603 on the upper surfaces and light grey underneath, or medium sea grey and light grey.

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG25FS W13 Assam India 1944 01

Photo description: 'Jinx' of the 51st Fighter Group flying out of the Assam Valley In the CBI went the others one better and created a saber-toothed shark-mouth. But instead of a mean look, it gives the impression that they have dined well. [USAF]

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG26FS Pilot Charles White Yunnanyi, China 1944

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40K, serial number 42-9742, 26th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group), Yunnanyi, China summer 1944 flown by 1st Lt. Charles J. White. Camouflage was dark green, dark brown, neutral grey.

Photo Source: Planes and Pilots: Curtiss P40 Vol 3 From 1939 to 1945

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG26FS Pilot Edward Nollmeyer Kumming, China 1943 00

Photo description: Profile 01: P-40K, 26th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group), Kunming, China, 1943::44. On this plane the sharks mouth appeared at the beginning of 1944. Pilot: Major Edward M. Nollmeyer, squadron commander (indicated by the double yellow stripe), five kills.

Photo description: Photos: P-40K Warhawk 51FG26FS Pilot Edward Nollmeyer Kumming, China 1943 01

Photo Source: Planes and Pilots: Curtiss P40 Vol 3 From 1939 to 1945.

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG26FS White 256 Pilot Lyndon O. Marshall Kunming, China 1944 00

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40K USAAF serial number 42-9734, 26th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group), Kunming, China, summer 1944. Flown by, Capt Lyndon O. Marshall, five kills. Aircraft named 'Jaynie'.

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG26FS Kunming, China 1944 01

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG26FS White 82 Pilot Charles Caldwell India 1943 00

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40K Warhawk operated by 26th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group), India, summer 1943 flown by Capt. Charles Caldwell. US ARMY has not been removed from under the wings in spite of the period.

 Curtiss P-40M Warhawk 51FG25FS White 214 Pilot Paul S. Royer Yunnanyi, China 1944

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40M Warhawk operated by 25th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group) Yunnanyi, China summer 1944 flown by Capt. Paul S. Royer and named Miss Julie three kills of which two were confirmed. On the tail (and probably on the wing and tail plane tips too) there were blotches of medium green.

 Curtiss P-40M Warhawk 51FG25FS White 239 Burma, 1945 00

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40M Warhawk operated by 25th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group) Burma, 1945 and named Marcie. The plane was painted olive drab and neutral grey, with a white propeller boss edged with black, and a tail painted olive green, but a little darker than the fuselage.

 Curtiss P-40M Warhawk 51FG25FS White 261 Pilot Maxwell India-Burma 01-02

Photo description: Photo's 01-02: 'Liz' of the 51st Fighter Group flying out of the Assam Valley In the CBI went the others one better and created a saber-toothed shark-mouth. But instead of a mean look, it gives the impression that they have dined well. [USAF]

 Curtiss P-40N Warhawk 51FG18FS White 367 Pilot Carl E. Hardy China 1944 00

Photo description: Profile 00: P-40N Warhawk operated by 18th Fighter Squadron (51st Fighter Group), China, summer 1944, flown by 1st Lt Carl E. Hardy. Aircraft named 'Klawin-Kitten'. The serial number of the aircraft has been hidden by a dark green stripe, probably painted on the airfield.

 USAAF 42-104589 Curtiss P-40N Warhawk 51FG White 1 named Sue after bombing Kamaing Burma 1943 NA153

Photo description: The Curtiss P-40 'Sue' Of The 51St Fighter Group Heads For Its Home Base In India After Dropping Its 500 Pound Bomb On The Japanese Supply Base At Kamaing, Burma. 1943. (U.S. Air Force Number 67446AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204959158 Local ID: 342-FH-3A33758-67446AC

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG26FS White 89 Collins at Lilibari Field Lilibari India 16th Mar 1943 NA212

Photo description: Cpl. James Simon From Wadworth, Ohio Works On A Curtiss P-40 Parked Under Engine Hoist At Lilibari Field, Lilibari, India, 16 March 1943. (U.S. Air Force Number 74548AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204964727 Local ID: 342-FH-3A35802-74548AC

 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 51FG26FS with 2Lt Kermit C Hynds who has two confirmed aerial victories NA1436

Photo description: Lt. Kermit Hynds stands on the wing of his Curtiss P-AO at Dinjan, India, prior to taking off for a raid on Jap installations near Hacknon Valley.(U.S. Air Force Number 73410AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204961185 Local ID: 342-FH-3A34907-73410AC

 USAAF 51FG P-40 Warhawks pilots check a recon photo at Dinjan Field India 14th April 1943 NA129

Photo description: Dinjan Field, India - Last minute instructions are given by the flight leader as he shows the group of 51st Fighter Group Curtiss P-40 pilots the target on an aerial photograph taken the day before. 14 April 1943. They are, left to right, kneeling: Lt. John F. Keith, Gaston, Indiana; Col. John*E. Barr, Gilbert, South Car.; Lt. William E. Bertram, Chicago, Illinois; Capt. Edward M. Nollmeyer, Everett, Washington; Standing: Lt. Hazen D. Helvey, Powell,Nebraska Lt. Robert A. Me Clung, Cincinnati, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Number 73407AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204965000 Local ID: 342-FH-3A36240-73407AC

 Target 10AF 51FG25FS-26FS P-40's Warhawks bomb Loilaw railway bridge south of Mogaung Burma 11th Jul 1943 NA526

Photo description:A direct hit is scored on the center span of Loilsw Bridge located five miles south of Mogaung, Burma. This three hundred and six foot railroad bridge, of steel trestle construction, was demolished beyond use from one thousand pound bombs dropped by eight Curtiss P-40s from the 25th and 26th Fighter Squadron of the 51st Fighter Group. 11 July 1943. (U.S. Air Force Number 72554AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204968882 Local ID: 342-FH-3A37614-72554AC

 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 51FG26FS 85 during a engine change at Lilibari India 16th Mar 1943 NA105

Photo description: Left to right: S/Sgt. Donald Bacon, Chicago, 111.; Capl James Simon, Wadworth Ohio, and Sgt. Myron Gilbertson, R,oshold, Wis. complete engine change on a Curtiss P-40 at Lilibari Field, Lilibari, India. 16 March 1943. (U.S. Air Force Number 74549AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204963622 Local ID: 342-FH-3A35745-74549AC

 Curtiss P-40E Warhawk 51FG16FS White 38 Dallas Clinger Kweilin China 24th Oct 1942 NA380

Photo description: Curtiss P-40s of the 16th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, lined up for take-off at an air base in Cnina. 24 October 1942 (U.S. Air Force Number 74265AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204829830 Local ID: 342-FH-3A00986-74265AC

 USAAF 42-104925 Curtiss P-40N Warhawk 51FG26FS Peace Maker Kunming airfield China NA1334

Photo description: Chinese Aircraft Spotters Are Trained To Recognize American Aircraft. Here, They Study The Features Of A Curtiss P-40 "Warhawk" At A 14Th Air Force Base In China. (U.S. Air Force Number B69050AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204833496 Local ID: 342-FH-3A02451-B69050AC

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG25FS being armed with 1000lb bomb Dinjan Field India 14th Apr 1943 NA349

Photo description: Altaough still finless, the slogan-scribbled 1000-lb bomb looms large before the Curtiss P-4.0 that will drop the chalk inscribed threats on enemy installations. Next to the plane are ordnance men, PFC Paul F. Farmer of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Pvt. Anthony Zinkevich of Worcester, Massachusetts. 14 April 1943, Dinjan Field, India. (U.S. Air Force Number 25407AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204958315 Local ID: 342-FH-3A33866-25407AC

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG25FS being armed with 1000lb bomb Dinjan Field India 14th Apr 1943 NA351

Photo description: A thousand-pound bomb is wheeled into place beneath the Curtiss P-40 and jacked into position before taking off from Dinjan Field, India, on 14 April 1943. Snown left to right, are: Flight Leader, Col. John E. Barr, Gilbert, South Carolina; Pvt. Anthony Zinkevich, Worcester, Massachusetts; PFC Paul F. Farmer, Ft. Scott, Kansas; T/Sgt. Thomas Collins, Evansville, Indiana; Cpl. Ernest Warmbrod, Belvedere, Tennessee; Pvt. Robert Van Camp, Freemont, Michigan and Cpl. Elmer Pence, Cleveland, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Number A25407AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204958318 Local ID: 342-FH-3A33867-A25407AC

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG25FS armed with 1000lb bomb Dinjan Field India 14th Apr 1943 NA353

Photo description: Fins are attached to a thousand pound bomb after it has been placed upon the hangars under a Curtiss P-40 at Dinjan Field, India, prior to taking off on a mission, H April 1943. The men are, left to right: S/Sgt. Jack Legg of San Marcos, Texas; S/Sgt. Clyde A. Bolt of Zeeland, Michigan; T/Sgt. Thomas Collins of Evansville, Indiana and Colonel John E. Barr of Gilbert, South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force Number B25407AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204958321 Local ID: 342-FH-3A33868-B25407AC

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG25FS being armed with 1000lb bomb Dinjan Field India 14th Apr 1943 NA355

Photo description: Colonel John E. Barr, Executive Officer and flight Leader of the 51st Fighter Group, (right) attaches the arming wire to a thousand-pound bomb under his Curtiss P-40 at Dinjan Field, India, prior to take-off on a mission on 14 April 1943. Aiding Col. Barr are, left to right: Crew Chief, Pvt. Frank S. Bussell of New Castle, Pennsylvania; Armorer, T/Sgt. Tnomas Collins of Evansville, Indiana and Crew Chief, S/Sgt. Lynn F. Hansen of Femdale, Washington.(U.S. Air Force Number C25407AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204958324 Local ID: 342-FH-3A33869-C25407AC

 Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 51FG25FS White 4 Konkubine being armed with 1000lb bomb Dinjan India 14th Apr 1943 NA357

Photo description: BURMA: Thousand Pounder Raid. 'Konkubine' Curtiss P-40, smiles as she patiently waits for crew to load her bomb supports. L to R: Pvt. Anthony Zinkevich; Grew Chief Pvt. Frank Bussell; T/Sgt. ThomasCollins; Crew Chief S/Sgt. Lynn Hansen; Pilot L t. Rooert MeC1urg; Worcester, Mass.; New Castle, Pa.; Evansville, Ind.; Ferndale, Wash.; Cincinnati, Ohio (U.S. Air Force Number 26076AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204958327 Local ID: 342-FH-3A33870-26076AC

 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 51FG25FS named Little Flower with Sgt Turske Kunming China NA1229

Photo description: Sgt. Turske Of Minneapolis, Minnesota Taking Curtis P-40 Apart To Make A Pulpit Out Of It. Kunming, China. (U.S. Air Force Number 65419AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204993704 Local ID: 342-FH-3A46141-65419AC

 Curtiss P-40 Warhawks 51FG25FS during a decoration ceremony at Linjan Field Assam India NA882

Photo description: Decoration ceremony for men of the 25th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group at Linjan Field, Assam, India.(U.S. Air Force Number 73385AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204959089 Local ID: 342-FH-3A34154-73385AC

51st Fighter Group - 16th FS 25th FS 26th FS51st Fighter Group

51st Fighter Group

Constituted as 51st Pursuit Group (Interceptor) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Assigned to Fourth AF and equipped with P-40's. Redesignated 51st Pursuit Group (Fighter) in Mar 1941. While training for combat, served as part of the defense force for the west coast. Left the US in Jan 1942, stopped in Australia and Ceylon, and arrived in India in Mar 1942. Assigned to Tenth AF. Redesignated 51st Fighter Group in May 1942. Defended the Indian terminus of the Hump route and airfields in that area. Flew strafing, bombing, reconnaissance, and patrol missions in support of Allied ground troops during a Japanese offensive in northern Burma in 1943. Moved to China in Oct 1943 and assigned to Fourteenth AF. Used P-38's, P-40's, and (in 1945) P-51's to defend the eastern end of the route over the Hump, guard air bases in the Kunming area, harass Japanese shipping in the Red River delta, and support Chinese ground forces in their drive along the Salween River. Returned to India in the fall of 1945 and sailed for the US in Nov. Inactivated on 13 Dec 1945.

Activated on Okinawa on 15 Oct 1946. Assigned to Far East Air Forces. Equipped with P-47's and P-61's in 1946, and with F-80 and F-82 aircraft in 1948. Trained, served as part of the occupation force, and provided air defense for the Ryukyus. Redesignated 51st Fighter-Interceptor Group in Feb 1950. Moved to Japan in Sep 1950 and, operating from bases in Japan and Korea, served in combat against Communist forces until the end of the Korean War. Used F-80's until Nov 1951 and then converted to F-86 aircraft. Supported ground forces and flew patrol, escort, interdictory, and reconnaissance missions. Frequently engaged the enemy's jet (MIG) fighters and reported numerous victories in aerial combat, Capt Joseph McConnell Jr becoming the leading ace of the Korean War. Returned to Okinawa in Aug 1954.

USAAF 16th Fighter Squadron USAAF 65th Fighter Squadron USAAF 66th Fighter Squadron USAAF 449th Fighter Squadron

16th FS  -  25th FS  -  26th FS  -  449th FS

Squadrons. 16th: 1941-1945; 1946. 25th: 1941-1945; 1946. 26th: 1941-1945; 1946. 449th: 1943-1945.

Stations. Hamilton Field, Calif, 15 Jan 1941; March Field, Calif, 20 Jun 1941-11 Jan 1942; Karachi, India, 14 Mar 1942; Dinjan, India, 10 Oct 1942; Kunming, China, 2 Oct 1943; India, Sep-Nov 1945; Ft Lewis, Wash, 12-13 Dec 1945. Yontan, Okinawa, 15 Oct 1946; Naha, Okinawa, 22 May 1947; Itazuke, Japan, 22 Sep 1950; Kimpo, Korea, 24 Oct 1950; Itazuke, Japan, 3 Jan 1951; Tsuiki, Japan, 20 Jan 1951; Suwon, Korea, 27 Jul 1951; Naha, Okinawa, 1 Aug 1954-.

Commanders. Col Homer L Sanders, 1941; Col John F Egan, 23 Mar 1943; Lt Col Samuel B Knowles Jr, 20 Sep 1943; Col Louis R Hughes Jr, 27 May 1944; Lt Col William E Blankenship, Feb-13 Dec 1945. Col Loring F Stetson Jr, 15 Oct 1946; Col Homer A Boushey, 12 Apr 1947; Lt Col James F McCarthy, 1 Aug 1947; Col Homer A Boushey, unkn; Lt Col Bruce D Biddlecome, Jun 1948; Lt Col Kenneth L Garrett, 7 Mar 1949; Lt Col Robert F Worley, 24 May 1949; Col John T Shields, 1 Jul 1949; Lt Col Irwin H Dregne, Jun 1950; Col Oliver G Cellini, 1950; Col Irwin H Dregne, 24 Apr 1951; Lt Col John M Thacker, 21 Jul 1951; Lt Col George L Jones, 13 Nov 1951; Lt Col William M Shelton, Mar 1952; Lt Col Albert S Kelly, Jun 1952; Col Robert P Baldwin, Jan 1953; Lt Col Harold C Gibson, Aug 1953; Col Malcolm E Norton, Oct 1953; Lt Col Harold G Shook, 23 Mar 1954; Lt Col William A Campbell, 9 Jul 1954; Col George V Williams, 10 Aug 1954-.

Campaigns. World War II: India-Burma; China Defensive; China Offensive. Korean War: UN Offensive; CCF Intervention; 1st UN Counteroffensive; CCF Spring Offensive; UN Summer-Fall Offensive; Second Korean Winter; Korea Summer-Fall, 1952; Third Korean Winter; Korea Summer-Fall, 1953.

Decorations. Distinguished Unit Citation: Korea, 28 Nov 1951-30 Apr 1953. Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations: [Sep] 1950-30 Jun 1951; 1 Jul 1951-31 Mar 1953.

Insigne Shield: Per fess nebuly abased azure and or, issuing from partition line a demipegasus argent with a machine gun in each wing bendwise sable, gun fire proper. Motto: Deftly And Swiftly. (Approved 5 Feb 1942. This insigne was modified 2 May 1956.)

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    Magazines: +

  • Airfix Magazines (English) - http://www.airfix.com/
  • Avions (French) - http://www.aerostories.org/~aerobiblio/rubrique10.html
  • FlyPast (English) - http://www.flypast.com/
  • Flugzeug Publikations GmbH (German) - http://vdmedien.com/flugzeug-publikations-gmbh-hersteller_verlag-vdm-heinz-nickel-33.html
  • Flugzeug Classic (German) - http://www.flugzeugclassic.de/
  • Klassiker (German) - http://shop.flugrevue.de/abo/klassiker-der-luftfahrt
  • Le Fana de L'Aviation (French) - http://boutique.editions-lariviere.fr/site/abonnement-le-fana-de-l-aviation-626-4-6.html
  • Le Fana de L'Aviation (French) - http://www.pdfmagazines.org/tags/Le+Fana+De+L+Aviation/
  • Osprey (English) - http://www.ospreypublishing.com/
  • Revi Magazines (Czech) - http://www.revi.cz/

    Web References: +

  • Wikipedia.org - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109
  • Wikipedia.org - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#cite_ref-100
  • Wikipedia.org - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_operational_history
  • Flickr.com - https://www.flickr.com/photos/farinihouseoflove/2209839419/in/photostream

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