Locklyn K Sangster

Military
media-19858.png UPL 19858 Official USAAF photo. Original caption : “Known as “The Man With telescopic Vision”, Capt. Ray S. Westmore, 22, North American P-51 Mustang fighter pilot of the 8th AF, from Kerman, Calif., talks with his armourer, Sgt Locklyn Sangster of Northampton Mass., after shooting down three Nazi planes in great air battle 14 Jan 44. [ Note : this should be 1945 !]. His record of 24 planes destroyed in the air and 3 on the ground, puts Capt. Westmore third, behind 8th AAF leading fighter pilots Lt. Col. David C. Shilling and Lt. Col. John C. Meyer. England.”

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Object Number - UPL 19858 - Official USAAF photo. Original caption : “Known as “The Man With telescopic Vision”, Capt. Ray S. Westmore, 22, North American P-51 Mustang...

Locklyn Sangster was an armourer, member of the ground crew of 359th Fighter Group / 370th Fighter Squadron.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-675960
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Born

New York State, United States 17 November 1921

Enlisted

Syracuse, New York, United States 18 August 1942

Died

Poland, New York, United States 2 December 1990
Jefferson County, New York, United States

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Created page
WWII Enlistment records
Link to Pilot Ray S. Wetmore

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