David Thwaites (flying ace)
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| David F. Thwaites | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Dave |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army Air Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
David F. Thwaites was an aviator in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He became a flying ace piloting the P-47 Thunderbolt as a member of the 361st Fighter Squadron of the 356th Fighter Group. Thwaites, based out of RAF Martlesham Heath in England was the second highest scoring pilot in his squadron, with six confirmed victories[1] and the only pilot of the 356th FG to score all of his victories while serving with the group. He scored his victories using three different P-47s however he nicknamed them all Polly.[2]Following the completion of his tour in September of 1944 he returned to the United States and became an instructor.[3]
Following the surrender of Germany, Thwaites was stationed in Germany and on August 19, 1946, while a member of the 396th Fighter Squadron/368th Fighter Group, his P-47 Thunderbolt was involved in an aerial collission in the vicinity of Borkum.[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ American Aces of WWII
- ^ Scutts(1998), p.95
- ^ O'Leary(2000), p.139
- ^ P-47 Thunderbolt Serial 44-XXXXX. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
[edit] References
- Bibliography
- O'Leary, Michael (2000). VIII Fighter Command at War - Long Reach. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-85532-907-7.
- Scutts, Jerry (1998). P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the Eighth Air Force. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-85532-729-5.
- Web
- 356th Fighter Group. www.web-birds.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- Photo of David Thwaites
- Al Bowers (1998). Fighter Pilot Aces List. United States Air Force. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
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