44-5580 Wabash Cannon-Ball IV

media-27858.jpeg UPL 27858 P-61, #44-5580, "Wabash Cannon-Ball IV" of the 425th Night Fighter Squadron at Bassingbourn in early 1945. This aircraft was piloted by the 425th's commander Major Leon Lewis. Photo by Lt. Thomas F. Flemming, 91st BG, 323rd BS. Photographic restoration by Nathan Howland. Thomas F. Flemming

B&W negative from Lt. Thomas F. Flemming, 91st BG, 323rd BS.

Object Number - UPL 27858 - P-61, #44-5580, "Wabash Cannon-Ball IV" of the 425th Night Fighter Squadron at Bassingbourn in early 1945. This aircraft was piloted by the 425th's...

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Leon Gilly Lewis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 425th Night Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Night Fighter Pilot and Squandron Commander

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http://www.skylighters.org/special/night_fighters/425.html

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425th Night Fighter Squadron web page; http://www.skylighters.org/special/night_fighters/425.html

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