FRE 5421
IMAGEGround personnel of the 20th Fighter Group work on P-38J-15-LO, s/n 42-104207, coded KI-N assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron. Aircraft lost 16 July 1944. The pilot, Lt. John Klink, escaped and evaded capture, returning safely. Handwritten on slide: "P-38J 2104207 KI: 1944 55th Ftr sq 20th Ftr Gp" Printed on slide: "J.W. PHEGLEY"
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 55th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-753682
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot