James Brooks American Fighter Ace W W 2 - 27 de February de 2015
James L. Brooks 8 Jan 1921 - A native of Roanoke, Va, James Brooks entered the Army Air Corps in 1942. After training, he was sent to San Severino, Italy to join the 307th Squadron, 31st Fighter. There, Brooks first flew Spitfire MK IXs which were replaced by the P-51B Mustang fighters to escort the heavy bombers deep into Europe and the Balkans. Tally: 13.5 destroyed, 3 probable, 2 damaged.
Accepting a regular commission after the war, he became jet qualified in 1946. On December 22,1950, while flying F-86s with the 4th Fighter Group during the Korean War, Brooks participated in the first big, all jet air battle at 42,000 feet over the Yalu River. Involved were twelve Migs and four Saber Jets.
Decorations: Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster and the Air Medal with twenty-one clusters ..
Sent two photos on Feb 20 Jan and got both back 27 Feb.
Mr James Brooks
2257 Manderville Canyon Rd.
Los Angels, CA 90049 |
