Hello Gary,
As a nowadays member of Florennes airbase (former A-78), I remember those P-38 and their pilots.
By the way, did you look at this thread I posted on TOCH some months ago. It may involved a 429th FG P-38 which, I am afraid, would remain unknown. The fin escaped to France, far away from Florennes area where it was found.
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...light=P-38+fin
Best regards
ClinA-78