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From D+2 Onward - The Aerial Victories of the 142nd Wing

Lt. Col. William J. “Diamond Jim” Daley, 371st Fighter Group deputy commander, was a combat veteran who served in Royal Air Force (RAF) No. 121 (Eagle) Squadron before America’s entry into World War II. At least one source indicates he achieved up to eight aerial victories while flying in the RAF. He is pictures here along with other members of RAF No. 121 (Eagle) Squadron, talking with his hands. The original caption reads: “The Intelligence Officer at the headquarters of the second Eagle Squadron (121 Squadron), Sir Michael Duff-Assheton-Smith, takes notes as pilots describe their most recent sortie. They are, (L to R) Sq. Ldr. Powell; Pilot Officers W. James Daly, Hugh Kennard, Le Roy A. Skinner, Clarence Martin, and (standing on wing), R. Fuller Patterson.” (American Air Museum in Britain)

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