[NickM]

My local paper (Contra Costa Times) announced the passing of Pinole native Stanley Silva, age 83; a veteran of the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group. He was based at Steeple Morden, England and was credited with 8 victories; after being discharged he had a career in hardware, from which he retired in 1987. He lived in Napa, Ca since 1972 & is survived by His wife of 59 years, Catherine, Daughter Ellen & son Donald;

RIP; peace on your final flight & condolences to his family & loved ones;


NickM

PS: it's kind of rare to find an Ace in our part of the Bay Area; the only other one that I Knew of was Alexander Vraiciu (sp?) the Hellcat ace, who lived in Danville, also not too far from me;