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Re: Lt. Nielson of 82nd Fighter Group (1943)?
Denes,
I realize now my main source was 'ADORIMINI' (sub-titled 'A History of the 82nd Fighter Group in World War 2') by Steve Blake with John Stanaway.
Neilson is first recorded flying a mission on 18 September 1943 during a strafing mission of airfields around Foggia, Italy by the 82nd FG. His P-38 was shot down apparently by AAA but he evaded and returned to his unit on October 5th.
He completed his 50 mission tour of duty on 4 April 1944.
Hope this helps. I can find nothing else on him.
Martin.
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