Richard M Jumps
Military
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UPL 34804
2nd Lt. Richard Jumps
Richard Jumps
Personal Collection
Richard M. Jumps was born October 4th, 1922 in Dexter, New York. After joining the US Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet, he flew P-40N Warhawks stateside before being assigned to the 375th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group stationed at Chievres, Belgium. He flew "Lassie Come Home," P-51D 44-15544. Married in 1947, he ran the family convenience store known as "Blondie's". Richard passed away in 1970.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Chièvres Air Base
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Hadstock
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born End of War |
Dexter, NY, USA | 4 October 1922 | |
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