UPL 29437

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Action report dated 26-27 May 1944 bottom action containing report of my Father William Ross Hornsby Jr. pilot of Darlin Presh and his wingman Warner E Johnson who shot down two ME-109's one each. Killed was one Luftwaffe Officer Josef Budzinski of 2./NAG 11.

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An airman of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Darlin' Presh." Handwritten caption on reverse: '55th FG, 338th FS, 8th Air Force.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  • Service Numbers: A000812091
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot Single-Engine 1061

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