When a new Pilot came to the war-zone, he was given to a seasoned Pilot to learn the "Lay of the land" and Combat tactics under the current conditions. Most became fast friends and when returned to the States, our brave men just "went-on" and made their lives. Although they often did not keep in touch, they did think of each other through the years. Capt. John "Red" Matthews, Jr. had RED hair and lots of freckles ;) From daughter Cay, " My father had carrot red hair and millions of freckles and big dimples."

Partial Missions Summary; Missions flown with 446th BS Lt John "Jack" Fitzgerald

25 May 44

446th BS: Pilot Log of: Fitzgerald, John (NMI) “Jack”, 2Lt, pilot (Pilot)

Co-Pilot: Matthews A/C B-25J-1-NC: 43-4052 “Lil Butch”

Local: Training

Flying Time: 1:20 (72nd mission in MTO)