John 'Jake' Hendrix
Collection
Collection
The most famous plane of the 82nd Fighter Group and was in the 95th Fighter Squadron.
'SAD SACK', was piloted by, Major Ernest K. Osher from Iowa
'SAD SACK', was piloted by, Major Ernest K. Osher from Iowa
A flight of P-38s of the 82nd FG, return to base
This photo was taken from a B-17 crew member, a friend of Jake's. The 'single' contrails in the center of the photo are enemy fighters attacking the B-17 formation. The 'double contrails' belong to P-38s from the 82nd FG, engaging the enemy planes
Above - Spare Parts
Below - Northup's - 'FLYING WING'