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Preddy Memorial Foundation
George E. Preddy, Jr. joined the 9th Pursuit Squadron / 49th Pursuit
Group P-40 fighter pilots in Australia in March 1942. The 9PS operations
campsite was located at an area near Humpty Doo, giving the 9th their nickname
"Fighters of Humpty Doo."
"The purpose of the Foundation is to ensure
that Major George E. Preddy, Jr.,
his brother Lt. William R. Preddy, and their comrades at arms will continue
to
be honored for their significant contribution to victory during World War
II."
Combat
Chronology of the USAF
This is Jack McKillop's Combat Chronology of World War II.
All sources are listed on this page.
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AIR FORCE COMBAT UNITS OF WORLD WAR II, Office of Air Force History, Headquarters USAF, 1961, ISBN 0-912799-02-1
| COMBAT SQUADRONS OF THE AIR FORCE, WORLD WAR II, Office of Air Force History, Headquarters USAF 1982
| THE ARMY AIR FORCES IN WORLD WAR II: COMBAT CHRONOLOGY, 1941-1945 by the Office of Air Force History, Headquarters USAF, 1973
| THE MIGHTY EIGHTH WAR DIARY by Roger A. Freeman, ISBN 1-85409-071-2 |
7th Fighter
Squadron
Webmaster-David A. Bamburg has created a
7th Fighter Squadron Reunion Organization website.
The site contains 7FS history, a message board, guest book,
squadron pictures, and more! Be sure to visit!
Pacific Wreck Database
Comprehensive guide to WWII Pacific Wrecks. Search through
MIA discoveries: regions, air fields. Recent wreck discoveries
and more; can subscribe to their newsletter.
The
Rescue of Walt Koby
Great feature article of Walt Koby's rescue during
WWII.
The Unofficial Surrender of Japan By Clay Tice
The Unofficial Surrender of Japan By Clay Tice (USAF ret).
"If you are a WW2 history buff, ....... This is a verbatim copy
of my report:"
Aerothentic Publications
World Authorities on the US Fifth Air Force in WW2
From Australia to the Philippines during WWII. Michael
John Claringbould presents his books about the 5th Air Force.
Many photographs; see the P-40 named 'Texas Longhorn'
assigned to the 9FS, Port Moresby, 1943; and many others,
including the Pacific bombers.
7th Fighter
Squadron (WWII)
Great story about the "Fighter Aces of the 7th FS"
by C.C. Jordan.
49th Pursuit Group of WWII in
Australia
Excellent information featuring all 3 pursuit squadrons-
7th, 8th, & 9th from early Darwin days. Many photos
of P-40 crashes, plus actual drawings of Sauber/Preddy
mid-air collision. Also features other fighter/bomber groups.
Australian War Memorial
Locate historical documents. Click on photographs for access
to database of 200,000 photos; to search use keywords:
Darwin
or 49th Fighter Group or 1942.
Also visit the subsection, Australia-Japan Research Project
- for future
generations to know correct accounts of what happened
during WWII.
Selfridge Field
and the Beginnings of Air Power
Visit the Detroit News column about Selfridge Field and the
Beginnings of Air Power.
The Air Force Historical
Research Agency
Click on AFHRA's "Aerial Victory Credits", then
"World War II Aerial Victories" for an index list of
fighter pilot names, dates of victory credits.
U.S. Fighter and
the Aces Hall of Fame
A great write up all about Major Gerald Johnson
(Captain
& CO of the 9FS, 1943; and 49FG CO, 1944).
Militaria.com
A place for military collectors & military historians.
WEB-BIRDS:
Warbirds on the Web
A great site with links to other fighter/bomber groups,
WWII planes, etc.
Aviation Enthusiast Corner
Aircraft, museums, current air shows, aircraft history, etc.
Warbirds Resource Group
Various organized groups (USAAF) associated with warbirds.
Aviation Art - Collectibles Sites...
S.W.
Ferguson
Co-author of "Protect & Avenge: The 49th Fighter Group in WWII".
Historian and accomplished aviation artist; some of his fine artwork
is featured in the book.
George Rarey's World War II Air Force Cartoon
Journals
See these delightful cartoons by Capt. George Rarey of the 379FS .
Stenberg
Aviation Art Gallery
Fine signed warbird artwork from WWI to 1939,
WWII Aviation Art, Military Aircraft/Helicopters 1946 to
present. Several 9FS signed limited editions of
Andrew J. Reynolds' plane signed by James A. Watkins. Also 7FS
Robert DeHaven, and 7FS Joel Paris.
Leisure Galleries
Fine signed aviation & military memorabilia. Plus ace signed
prints by aviation artist Robert Taylor.
Quizmos
Ltd. Insignia Patches and Keychains
Collectors! Get your very own WWII Heritage patches of the
7th, 8th, & 9th Fighter Squadrons, plus cloth keychains. (From
USAF insignia, go to 49th Fighter Wing.)
 
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