Captain Wm. A. Shomo is seen
off the northern coast of the island of Luzon, Phillippine Territory
on 11th January, 1945 during an armed recon mission. Captain
Shomo, CO of the 82nd Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron, and his
wingman, Lt. Paul Lipscomb attacked a formation of 12 "Kamikaze"
aircraft and one "Betty" bomber. Shomo shot down seven,
including the "Betty" and Lipscomb shot down four more.
Shomo, considered to be a natural fighter pilot was awarded
the Medal of Honor for his actions on this mission.
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