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    Knopf A2 from the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    A few of the pilots stayed in or were recalled for Korea. Wilbur Kaven & Charles McMillin finished their careers as LTCs. Thomas Swaim retired as a COL. Frank Palmer retired in 1966, but I'm not sure of his final rank. There are probably a few more that I am forgetting.
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    Knopf A2 from the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    William Nest's jacket was on eBay some time ago and went for over $2,000. Everson Pearsall's jacket was on display at a small museum and the museum closed. It sold his jacket without his knowledge. My grandfather's jacket was stolen off a moving truck in the late 70s. The only part I have is...
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    Knopf A2 from the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Here is McComas' jacket, size 38.
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    Knopf A2 from the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Greetings all, Thought I would add a little to this thread. Lubner joined the 118th in May 1945 as a captain. Special order #45, dated 25 May 1945, has him going from HQ 23rd FG to the 118th. CO at the time was LtCol Simpson who relieved Capt. Watts on 01 May 1945. Lubner, still a captain...
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