John L Downing

Military
media-38963.jpeg UPL 38963 S/Sgt. Charles L. Bosken, crew chief, and Lt. John L. Downing of the 359th Fighter Group on wing of "Big Dog" P-47D CS-I 42-75091 359th Fighter Group collection

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Object Number - UPL 38963 - S/Sgt. Charles L. Bosken, crew chief, and Lt. John L. Downing of the 359th Fighter Group on wing of "Big Dog" P-47D CS-I 42-75091

Lt. John L. Downing joined HQ in April 1943, transferring to the 370th Fighter Squadron on 2 March 1944, then returned to HQ in May 1944. He was then assigned to the 496th FTG on 7 August 1944. Lt. Downing flew 83 combat missions with the 359th Fighter Group.



Oct. 1943-Aug. 1944, P-47D 'Big Dog'

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Charles J Bosken

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 3549537
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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Atmore, Alabama

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ContributorEmily
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Brought together information from duplicate record Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit History

Transferred biography by Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Historian from media record

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ContributorAAM
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Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list

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