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Who knows but here's a front runner.
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The P-47 at the NMUSAF has been refinished in his markings. His aircraft was named Five by Five.

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Saw three kills, and the ship, but did I see that right that he was credited with destroying 5 tanks too?

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Jack, you'll get no argument from me concerning Col. Laughlin.



Might I also humbly suggest Phil Cochran as an additional candidate for "best of the best" consideration?


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