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Originally Posted by John Beaman
Powell was a ground crewman in the 352nd and is their historian.
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Powell was a pilot in the 352nd. Between November 11, 1943 and August 4, 1944 Punchy flew 89 missions with the 352nd FG. He claimed 5.333 enemy aircraft destroyed, 2 probables and 5 damaged. He was awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters The Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters a Presidential Unit Citation, and the European Theater Award with three Battle Stars.