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First Lieutenant William K. Coon, First Lieutenant James M. Morris and First Lieutenant Evan J. Machen of the 20th Fighter Group consul a map (censored) at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other th

William K Coon

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19078592 / O-733831
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 22 May 1944

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MACR 4974 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database