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"Capt. William T. Whisner, of 312 Albany Ave., Shreveport, LA, who shot down six Fw190's and probably destroyed another, 21-Nov-44 to equal the record of enemy planes down in the air on a single mission. These victories raise Capt Whisner's total to 10.5 destroyed in the air and 3 on the ground."

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Major William T. Whisner, who as a Captain was an ace pilot with the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, during the Second World War. He stayed in the United States Army Air Force after the war ended and was subsequently promoted to rank of Major.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14065183 / O-798190 / 16324A / FR16324
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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