J.F. COLEMAN, 95. (1918-May 13, 2014) USMC 1941. Fighter pilot, dive bombing missions in the Pacific Theater. Became a test pilot in vertical take-offs and landings.
PETER AYERST, 93 (1920-May 15, 2014) British World War II Spitfire pilot. Eventually Wing-Commander. Last surviving 73 Squadron pilot from Castle Bromwich.
Joined the RAF in 1938 and posted with 73 Squadron August 1939 and initially flew Hurricanes. His first victory was in April 1940. In 1942 transferred to North Africa. Flew Spitfires as a bomber escort. His war record was 5 Destroyed, 1 Probable, 3 Damaged and 2 destroyed on ground.
HIRAM MANN, 92 Army Lt.Colonel Tuskegee Airmen, 332nd Fighter Group.
--GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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