 NAME
|
TP | - | M# | SER | - | BLK | - | MF | SERIAL # |
AF |
BG |
BS |
SC | RCL/# | V#-P | PHOTO CREDITS |
ASTERPERIOUS SPECIAL |
B |
- |
24 |
D1 |
- |
65 | - |
CO |
42-40493 |
5 |
90 |
319 |
~ |
~ |
00-5 | N/A |
Renamed from LITTLE EVE (after transfer from the 380th BG)
Info Contributor - Pete
Johnston
Written off after a landing accident 24 Apr 44.
Info Contributor - Robert
Livingstone
The squadron acquired its distinctive name, ASTERPERIOUS, which translated as "a superior attitude in an inferior environment". The cartoon native character which accompanied the name was drawn by Lieutenant Ken Strong, who had been an artist for the Walt Disney Studios.
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