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    #1

    US pilot research?

    Hi guys,


    I am trying to find out more information about a US pilot. The name is John Mclendon /flew P-38 fighter?/, shot down 20.12.43 POW in Bulgaria, ?military number? 0800015, probably was born ~ 1920.

    Is there a way to find more information about him? Most of all, in which unit he flew, and if possible - I would like to contact the nowadays association or club of the unit. Can you suggest, where to look for the information? Thanks!
    The World Needs Peace

    Interesting photo archive: http://www.lostbulgaria.com
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    Originally posted by Theodor View Post
    Hi guys,


    I am trying to find out more information about a US pilot. The name is John Mclendon /flew P-38 fighter?/, shot down 20.12.43 POW in Bulgaria, ?military number? 0800015, probably was born ~ 1920.

    Is there a way to find more information about him? Most of all, in which unit he flew, and if possible - I would like to contact the nowadays association or club of the unit. Can you suggest, where to look for the information? Thanks!
    Here's a start:

    <TABLE><TBODY><TR><TH width=165>Field Title</TH><TH>Value</TH><TH>Meaning</TH><!--th width="45">Notes/
    Details</th--></TR><TR><TD width=165>SERIAL NUMBER</TD><TD>O&800015 </TD><TD>O&800015 </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>NAME </TD><TD>MC LENDON JOHN W </TD><TD>MC LENDON JOHN W </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>GRADE, ALPHA</TD><TD>2 LT </TD><TD>Second Lieutenant or Nurse or Dietitian or Physical therapy aide </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>GRADE CODE</TD><TD>G </TD><TD>Second Lieutenant or Ensign </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>SERVICE CODE</TD><TD>1 </TD><TD>ARMY </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>ARM OR SERVICE</TD><TD>AC </TD><TD>Air Corps </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>ARM OR SERVICE CODE</TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>AC: AIR CORPS </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>DATE REPORT: DAY (DD)</TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>20 </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>DATE REPORT: MONTH (MM)</TD><TD>1K </TD><TD>1K </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>DATE REPORT: YEAR (Y)</TD><TD>3 </TD><TD>1943 </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>RACIAL GROUP CODE</TD><TD>1 </TD><TD>WHITE </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>STATE OF RESIDENCE</TD><TD>43 </TD><TD>Georgia </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>TYPE OF ORGANIZATION</TD><TD>244 </TD><TD>Fighter Command </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>PARENT UNIT NUMBER</TD><TD>4806 </TD><TD>4806 </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>PARENT UNIT TYPE</TD><TD>26 </TD><TD>Center/HQ Special Troops/Station Headquarters </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>AREA</TD><TD>8A </TD><TD>Middle East Theatre: Bulgaria </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>LATEST REPORT DATE: DAY (DD)</TD><TD>30 </TD><TD>30 </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>LATEST REPORT DATE: MONTH (MM)</TD><TD>12 </TD><TD>12 </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>LATEST REPORT DATE: YEAR (Y)</TD><TD>4 </TD><TD>1944 </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>SOURCE OF REPORT</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>STATUS</TD><TD>8 </TD><TD>Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated </TD><!--td> View </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>DETAINING POWER</TD><TD>1 </TD><TD>GERMANY </TD><!--td> </td--></TR><TR><TD width=165>CAMP</TD><TD>850 </TD><TD>Unstated Camp Bulgaria 42-23 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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      #3
      Some more info:

      82nd Fighter Group, 97th Fighter Squadron

      More details, including a picture of him, at: http://www.82ndfightergroup.com

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        #4
        Great information! Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!
        The World Needs Peace

        Interesting photo archive: http://www.lostbulgaria.com

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          #5
          Here is another guy who is very good with this stuff, Me and Matt Starr found a crashed P38 and he was of much help.

          http://www.fightin79th.com/79thindex1.htm
          Iam Uncle Sam
          That’s who Iam
          Been hiding out
          In a rock and roll band

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            #6
            Thanks Dion!

            John Mclendonis the only known real witness to the crash of a Bulgarian pilot who hit his Me-109 into a B-24 from a formation heading to bomb the capital.

            I will try to find out if the man is still alive. Or, at least to find the original of his memories about what he saw - because various sources quote him, but the translations vary far too much, so trying to get his original words
            The World Needs Peace

            Interesting photo archive: http://www.lostbulgaria.com

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