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On April 7th 1945 P-51’s of the 15th Fighter Group, 78th
Fighter Squadron (The Bushmasters) escorted B-29’s over
Japan. Led by Col. Jim Vandehey, the 78th fighter squadron became
the first land-based American fighters to fly over Japan during
WWII. “Bushmasters On Guard” depicts Major James B.
Tapp and the 78th Fighter Squadron providing cover for B-29’s
over Japan in the Spring of 1945. Signed by eight pilots and
one ground crewman from the 78th Fighter Squadron. General Jim
Vandehey - Col. James B. Tapp - Gordon Scott - Thomas Temple
Jim Fahey - Dave Wilson - Jerry Schoenbart - Dick Trotter, and
ground crewman Nicholas F. Teresi. |
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