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Pilot and ground crew of P-38J Lightning (serial number 42-68176), named by the crew "Sky Cowboy". Pilot of the aircraft was First Lieutenant Walker L. Whiteside, Crew Chief was Staff Sergeant Harry G. Keife and Armorer was Corporal James J. Wentworth. They were all part of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, based at Kings Cliffe air base.

Walker L Whiteside

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-736439
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

Events

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 6 August 1944

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Sources

MACR 7446 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database