P-47
May 27, 2022
Maj Jesse Birchett was a pilot for three different services- the US Army Air Forces (Flying the P-40 Warhawk and the P-47 Thunderbolt), the US Air Force, and the West Virginia Air National Guard (Flying the P-51 Mustang and the SA-18 Grumman Albatross amphibious aircraft.)
May 27, 2022
Capt Jackie Carwell was a member the 62nd Fighter Squadron of the US 56th Fighter Group, the famed “Zemke’s Wolfpack” during WW2. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and the Bronze Star for his heroics.