Pavel Vacek Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hi, could You help me, please, with a serching of any photo of these P-38 from 96.FS/82.FG, Italy 1944-45 ? It is one of the Kagero Top colours (Nr.33) Lightnings. Only one information I have, abou a crash landing on March 45 at Vincenzo AB. Nothing more about plane, nothing more about the pilot, Lt. John J. Kane. 4 swastikas at the nose ? Nothing about Thank You very much for help Pavel Out2gtcha, BiggTim and Rockie Yarwood 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Vacek Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Nobody nothing ? BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Kagero is somewhat notorious for artwork profiles without a corresponding photo of the subject. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I also checked my own references, and though I have books on several fighter groups, I have nothing on the 82nd. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 You can find a photo here: http://historical-media.com/einzel/2016.5.19/_x2016.5.19.html You'll need to scroll down quite a ways. MikeMaben, LSP_K2 and BiggTim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) I think this direct link may work (or is it not a good idea to direct link?) Never know.... Edited December 28, 2020 by petrov27 LSP_K2, BiggTim, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Vacek Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thank You, guys ... BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Watt Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Is that aircraft silhouette on the far right (aft-most one) a Me-262 or is just worn paint making it look different to the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Vacek Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) I think, it´s the same by all 4 (Bf 109?) Only one short info about Lt. J.J.Kane : Source : http://www.82ndfightergroup.org/ "... Always fascinated with planes, he spent many hours at a local airport. He entered the Army Aviation Cadet Program in 1943, was commissioned and earned his pilot’s wings in 1944. After fighter pilot training he was assigned to Foggia, Italy where he flew 51 combat missions over Europe as a bomber escort and attacking ground targets. He performed assignments as commander to tactical and non-tactical squadrons and served as an aircraft accident investigation and in staff safety officer positions. He was a graduate of AF Command & Staff College, Aircraft Investigation Course at USC, Instrument Instruction School and other training schools. Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, several air medals, the Bronze Star and commendation medals. Before retiring in 1973, John had served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam and had assignments in Newfoundland, Greenland, the Philippines as well as continental U.S. After moving to NH is 1975, he served as an elected Representative to the NH General Court for 10 years. He was a member of the Retired Officers Assoc., Air Force Assoc. and Writers of the Round Table. John was a member of the 82nd Fighter Group, 96th Fighter Squadron in WWII and former president and strong supporter of the 82nd Fighter Group Association." In the list of the Victories of 82. FG isn´t .. Edited December 30, 2020 by Pavel Vacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Vacek Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Have someone of you, please, some informations about Lt. J.J.Kane during his duty in Italy ? Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Nice looking P-38. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi Pavel , Hi Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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