Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

Does anyone have any career details about this pilot who was with the Sqn mid-1943?

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

Hi Chris,

The ORB lists him as Lt T.L. Van Riper during October and November 1943 which suggest USAAF? Could be this man lost during Korean War?

https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/...000000HsDaXEAV

Some possible leads for WWII service in this booklet.

https://www.cayugacounty.us/Document...al-Booklet-PDF

Hope this helps.

regards, Drew

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

Thanks Drew. A number of USAAF pilots flew with 143 Sqn so this looks spot on. Many thanks

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

No problems Chris. The 143 Sqn ORB is surprisingly vague on details for Van Riper compared to other aircrew on the unit. Looks like he was only with them until end of 1943. Maybe ended up with a USAAF squadron or another Coastal RAF squadron? Could be some clues with the other USAAF aircrew attached to 143 and their later service. Good luck with finding more details.

regards, Drew

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

Could very well be Thomas L. Van Riper. Date of award suggests Korean War.
See https://catalog.archives.gov/id/1469...ect-thumb--901

Regards, Leendert

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

It appears he was in the US in April 1944: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4683...ect-thumb--860

Leendert

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

Chris. There is a TL Van Riper that held a RCAF service number J-13326
Regards, Richard

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

And finally a clipping with his varied career: https://www.newspapers.com/article/d...mis/163476974/

Leendert

Re: Fg Off T L Van Ripper 143 Sqn
 

Thanks all-a most interesting person