P-38 Greats On Guadalcanal

[Jack Cook]

Posing in front of Rex Barber's P-38G "Daisy" #125 post Yamamoto mission.

(L-R) Col Henry Viccellio-CO 13th FC, L/C Aaron Tyer CO-18th FG, Lt Everett Anglin-YM 70th FS, Capt Tom Lanphier- YM 339th FS, Lt "Scrap Iron" Stratton-YM 70th FS, M/G Nathan Twining-CO 13th AF, Maj john Mitchell-YM CO 339th FS & Lt Rex Barber-YM 339th FS

[Tom Moungovan]

Thanks for another historic photo Jack. The book on the Yamamoto Intercept is a fine read for anyone on this forum. Rex Barber finally got the recognition that he desereved and there is a sign on the Crooked River Bridge in OR with his name on it now.

[SPANNERmkV]

Jack,
I am drawing a blank...
What does YM stand for?

SPANNER

PS...got the pics...thanks!

[Randy Wilson]

Spanner - I think it is for Yamamoto Mission but could be wrong.

Randy

[Jack Cook]

All hail Randy

[mustangdriver]

Just an awesome picture. Thanks jack.