William Ross Hornsby Jr
Military
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An airman of the111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, attached to the 9th Air Force with his F-6 Mustang nicknamed "Darlin' Presh". Dijon France October 1944F-6C Mustang (CL, serial number 42-103403) is in the background. It was my Fathers aircraft and named by him. He did not fly after August 18 1944. This was another pilot in the squadron who then flew it. Serial number was 42-103199. Scott E Hornsby
Handwritten caption on reverse: '55th FG, 338th FS, 8th Air Force.' Roger Freeman Collection
Handwritten caption on reverse: '55th FG, 338th FS, 8th Air Force.' Roger Freeman Collection
111th TRS war diary.
Enlisted in the US AAC on May 18 1942 age 18 years old.Served in the US Army Air Corp from Oct 1 1943 till November 30th 1947 primarily in the 111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron in Rome-Arno, North Africa, Southern France and Normandy.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: F-6 Mustang
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Read from personal records and declassified action reports by name his actual personal serial number.