Paul A Smith
Military
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UPL 55861
Fist Lieutenant Paul A Smith and Sergeant Alvin G Strong of the 422nd Night Fighter Squadron infront of Smith's P-61 Black Widow in Florennes, Belgium, 1944
Images courtesy of Chris Green, Grandchild.
Smith, along with his Radio Operator, Robert E Tierney became the first US Night fighter aces of the Second World War on 26 December 1944.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 422nd Night Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-61 Black Widow
- Nicknames: Lady Gen
- Unit: IX Air Support Command 422nd Night Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Florennes / Juxaine