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  1. engcompany

    Are Tuskegee Claims True

    I only ever had one conversation with him about it. That was all he said and it wasn't like they flew every mission together. I feel they broke ground and deserve the credit they are due. As far as the claim? Who will ever really know?
  2. engcompany

    I have a question on symbols or charms

    Thank you so much, I was really stuck here.
  3. engcompany

    Are Tuskegee Claims True

    My grandfather told me that he flew with these guys sometimes. For the claim of no bomber's shot down under their escort? I never asked him that and he never mentioned it. The only thing he did tell me about them was that they were usually only escorts on milk runs.
  4. Lt. Al Benz

    Lt. Al Benz

    79th Fighter Group "Flying Skulls" 85th Squadron Feb 1944
  5. engcompany

    I have a question on symbols or charms

    My grandfather flew with a squadron called "The Flying Skulls." He flew over North Africa and Anzio. He was in the 79th fighter group, 85th squadron. He died in 1989. This year, I finally received a box of his possessions, including his flight jacket and a leather flight helmet. As a kid, I used...
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