Old Stager

Tomahawk #19 formerly flew with the 1st Pursuit Squdron of the AVG.


Carleton Molesworth via Web-Birds (Defunct Website) - Larger Image


Project 914 Archives (S.Donacik collection) - Larger Image

Another look at ship #19, after the AVG Tiger had been converted to the CATF insignia.


Project 914 Archives (Walt Bauer Collection) - Larger Image

'Ajax'

Major Albert J. 'Ajax' Baumler hands over command of the 74th Fighter Squadron to
Captain John D. Lombard upon the former's departure for the USA. Baumler had commanded
the 74th from December 11th, 1942 to February 18th, 1943 and had also served with the 75th.


NARA via Fold3.com - Larger Image

Lt. Thomas P. Bennett


Project 914 Archives (S. Donacik collection) - Larger Image

Samuel Phillip Mitchell Kinsey

Lt. Sam Kinsey would rise to the rank of Captain and claim four Ki-43s destroyed with one probable.


American Air Museum in Britain - Larger Image

BEN and KITTY

This photo may also show Sam Kinsey with 'BEN and KITTY', but I have yet to confirm it either way.


Project 914 Archives - Larger Image

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