May 20,1944 Lt. Emery 31st FG MIA

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In 27 October 1990, my local airport (Santa Maria, CA) hosted the grand gathering of P-51s, with 51 P-51s present. While walking through the businesses, I ran into Jim Goebel, who was selling autographed copies of his book, "Mustang Ace: Memoirs of a P-51 Fighter Pilot". We naturally got into a conversation on the 15th AF, where I mentioned the case of Martin Monti, who flew a F-5 over to the enemy. Jim did not know about this case. In return, he told me the story of Lt. Emery. While we were talking he said "Hey, do you want another 31st Fighter Ace to sign your book?" I said "Sure!" He called over to Jim Brooks, who was strolling nearby and he came over and signed my book. Two for the price of one