Squadron Flight Surgeon, “Doc” Volkwien, Gil Wymond, and Cap’n Jake Abram.
Jake’s marker.
In an attempt to save Jake, Wymond had landed on the beach and gotten stuck.
Here is his ship unstuck, serviced and ready to take off.
Wymond is airborne.
Our “Home Sweet Home” in the desert. This one is dug in and enjoys the shade of a tree.
Lt. Duke Ellington's P-40F 'No 61' during the assault on Mareth Line in March 1943 suffered flak damage from ground fire. Ellington turned out to sea, flew east to reach friendly territory. Ship held together, and Ellington made an emergency landing next to a British re-supply unit. pics 26- 32. (Carl Molesworth - 57th Fighter Group "First In The Blue" Osprey Pub 2011)
Had this hit been on the trailing edge it would have taken the aileron.
Flak hit near the cockpit.
Top of wing.
Frontal view.
