Returned Thunderbolt Pilot Piled Up 700 Combat Hours

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20035745

Description

Major Harris L. Denton, lightning and thunderbolt pilot, admits that he participated in 288 combat missions and piled up over 700 combat hours during his 26 months in the Southwest Pacific. The 28 year old flier was a Friday visitor at the home of his uncle and aunt , Dr. and Mrs. Earl Harris. In the picture you can see him standing in front of a wall with his uniform.

Archival Date

1944-10-27

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-638

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Denton, Harris L. (Maj.); Thunderbolt fighter pilot; combat; Pilot