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Captain Mark K. Shipman of the 55th Fighter Group, sits astride P-38 Lightning named "Texas Ranger" at Nuthampstead air base. Passed for publication 20 October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Capt. Mark K. Shipman, of Fresno, Cal.: on his Lightning P-38 at an air station in Britain. Capt. Shipman, who holds the Air Medal with two clusters and the D.F.C. with three clusters, has two enemy aircraft to his credit while serving in North Africa. And. October 1943. PN.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 12th Replacement Control Depot 14th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (55th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: 19056952 / O-431166
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Texas Ranger
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield