Leonard K. Carson

Leonard K. Carson
Major Leonard Carson
Major Leonard "Kit" Carson
Nickname(s) "Kit"
Born (1923-03-12)March 12, 1923
Falls City, Nebraska
Died March 8, 1994(1994-03-08) (aged 70)
Chester, California
Unit 357th Fighter Group
Commands held 363rd 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

  1. ↑ William Hess. America's Top Eighth Air Force Aces in Their Own Words. Zenith Imprint. pp. 46–. ISBN 978-1-61060-702-5.
  • Leonard K. Carson at Find a Grave
  • "Leonard Kyle Carson Sr". American Air Museum in Britain. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
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