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James W. “Tex” Ritter, RIP

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· 19 September 2018

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Headhunters, As mentioned in the last newsletter, our President Emeritus Tex Ritter was diagnosed with and had surgery to remove a glioblastoma brain tumor in May of this year. I was just informed that he passed away suddenly on Monday, September 17, 2018. Tex’s obituary is attached below. Rest in Peace my friend and fellow JUVAT. Muskrat James W. “Tex”…

P-38 White Lightning Video (retry)

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· 5 July 2018

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

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· 4 July 2018

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P-38 White Lightning and Lefty Gardner – YouTube

The First Fighters in New Guinea 1942-1944

Posted by HH01

· 17 March 2018

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Thanks to Headhunters Association Member Buster McGee for sending this rare National Archives color video of the 8th Fighter Group in PNG. Two parts recorded and narrated by Engineering Officer Lt Col Ken Gerrish. An article from the National Archives is also attached as background to the film. Home Movies from the War Front: The First Fighters in New Guinea Posted…

Leonard Ezra “Ma” Cason, Jr. RIP

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· 11 March 2018

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WWII 80th Fighter Squadron member Leonard Ezra “Ma” Cason, Jr. RIP Once again we received sad news. This email came to us from Lois Cason Eldridge, daughter of WWII Headhunter Armament Specialist MSgt Ezra “Ma” Cason. Ezra was a long time and active Headhunters Association member. He attended several reunions, the last being in 2010 in Colorado Springs. You can…

Emmett “Cyclone” Davis RIP

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· 10 March 2018

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It is with great sadness that we inform all Headhunters of the passing of Colonel “Cyclone” Davis on November 3, 2015. Then Captain Davis joined the 8th Fighter Group, 35th Fighter Squadron, at Milne Bay, PNG, in August 1942. Initially flying the P-39, he later commanded the 35th Squadron when they flew the P-40, and was credited with destroying two…

Colonel Richard High

Posted by HH01

· 8 March 2018

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We received the following email from Gordon High, the son of Richard “Baby Huey” High who flew west way back in 1988. Colonel High had just returned to CONUS from Kunsan where he was the 8TFW/DO. Gordon is asking for help in identifying the individuals in the photo below.

WWII Headhunter Ken Loyd’s son writes book honoring his father

Posted by HH01

· 21 January 2018

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Dear “Driver Mac, I am Ken Lloyd, Jr. I have published a novel based upon my dad’s life and his time with the 80th in New Guinea in WWII. He passed away in 2006 and this book is a tribute in memory of him. The book’s website is www.american-headhunter.com. It is also available as an ebook on Kindle Amazon and will…

Merry Christmas to all!

Posted by HH01

· 21 December 2017

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James W. “Tex” Ritter, RIP

P-38 White Lightning Video (retry)

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

The First Fighters in New Guinea 1942-1944

Leonard Ezra “Ma” Cason, Jr. RIP

Emmett “Cyclone” Davis RIP

Colonel Richard High

WWII Headhunter Ken Loyd’s son writes book honoring his father

Merry Christmas to all!

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