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Second Lieutenant William T. Whisner of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, which was stationed at Bodney air base between July 1943 and November 1945. 1 January 1944.

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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

Locations

Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection