Vernon Andrew Parker
MilitaryBarnstormer pre war, joined RAFVR January 194, Love Field in Dallas training to 'ferry' aircraft.
Shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU Sutton Bridge, assigned to 121[Eagle] Sqn RAF, transferred USAAF November 1942.
Went on to fly B-17 Flying Fortresses. Flew Memphis Belle for 3 months whilst filming for William Wyler's film. B-17 instructor at Dyersberg, Tennessee.
Post war photographer in Floyd County.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Paducah, TX 79248, USA | 16 March 1913 | 16th Mar 1913, Paducah Cottle County, Texas, USA. |
Died |
Lubbock County, TX, USA | 30 May 1995 | 30th May 1995, Lubbock County Texas, USA. |
Buried |
County Memorial Park, Floydada, TX 79235, USA | Floyd County Memorial Park Floydada, Floyd County Texas, USA. |
Revisions
EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
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EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/people_details.php?PeopleID=3613
http://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-07-13/vernon-parker-legendary-world-…
EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/people_details.php?PeopleID=3613
http://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-07-13/vernon-parker-legendary-world-…
EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/people_details.php?PeopleID=3613