UPL 28201

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Bocquin posing for a 'Stars & Stripes' article featuring him as an ace. Documentation for this 5th kill however is missing. Officially, the USAF credits him with 4 air to air victories, plus one enemy aircraft on the ground.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 495th Fighter Training Group 376th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17099075 / O-814639
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot / Flight Commander

Revisions

Date:
ContributorBruce E. Bocquin
ChangesCreated entry with caption
Sources

Photographs are from Bocquin's personal belongings.

Information about aircraft was compiled from combat & strafing reports, as well as Bocquin's pilot's log.