Cyril F. Homer
Cyril Filcher Homer (April 29, 1919 – August 10, 1975) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 15 aircraft during World War II.[1][2] His P-38 Lightning aircraft was named "Uncle Cy's Angel".
Cyril Filcher Homer | |
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Cy Homer in late 1944 | |
Nickname(s) | Cy Uncle Cy |
Born | New Jersey | April 29, 1919
Died | August 10, 1975 56) Sacramento, California | (aged
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | O-732248 |
Unit | 8th Fighter Group |
Commands held | 80th Fighter Squadron |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
See also
- 5th Air Force
- Edward "Porky" Cragg
- Thomas McGuire
- Richard Bong
References
- Tony Holmes (20 January 2013). ‘Twelve to One’ V Fighter Command Aces of the Pacific. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 19–. ISBN 978-1-4728-0086-2.
- John Stanaway (20 July 2014). P-38 Lightning Aces 1942–43. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 167–. ISBN 978-1-78200-334-2.
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