Leonard K. Carson
Leonard K. Carson | |
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 Major Leonard "Kit" Carson | |
| Nickname(s) | "Kit" |
| Born | March 12, 1923 Falls City, Nebraska |
| Died | March 8, 1994 (aged 70) Chester, California |
| Unit | 357th Fighter Group |
| Commands held | 362nd Fighter Squadron |
Leonard Kyle Carson (March 12, 1923 – March 8, 1994) was a fighter ace and a colonel in the United States Air Force.[1]
P-51 Mustang is painted to represent 'Nooky Booky IV' flown by Major 'Kit' Carson of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group based at Leiston in Suffolk
References[]
- ^ Hess, William. America's Top Eighth Air Force Aces in Their Own Words. Zenith Imprint. pp. 46–. ISBN 978-1-61060-702-5.
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- Leonard K. Carson at Find a Grave
- "Leonard Kyle Carson Sr". American Air Museum in Britain. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
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