A sincere interview of Bill Lyons, a WWII P-51 fighter pilot. William S. Lyons (Bill Lyons), has a unique story to tell as one of the few Jewish fighter pilots who flew in the United States Army Air Force. Here he describes combating fighters of the Luftwaffe to include Messerschmitt Bf 109s to Focke-Wulf Fw 190s.
Bill Lyons flew with the 357th Fighter Squadron, and 355th Fighter Group.
Recording Date: 9 August 2023
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This interview was made possible by Bill Marshall. He kindly reached out to us and help us set this up.
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Marshall also wrote a book on Lyons’ squadron and fighter group titled:
•Our Might Always: The 355th Fighter Group in World War II
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Credits-
Animated Visuals (P-51D): Greg Rader
Footage: US Archives and Peter Randall
Photos: US Archives, Bill Lyons' and Bill Marshall's Personal Collection and Air2AirTV
Artwork:
•Tiger's Revenge (P-51D Mustang) by Ronnie Olsthoorn (this was the thumbnail artwork)
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•John D. Tiger's Revenge by John D. Shaw
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•Bf 109 G-10 vs P-51D © Jerry Boucher
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Thumbnail: Ariel Horton
Director: Andrew Horton
Videographer: Caleb Stopa
Editor: Shawn Zhen
Special thanks to Jack Cook, Peter Randall, Bill Marshall, Greg Gordon, and Carol Kinzelberg Lyons.
*We do not make any money or commission on any of the art or books listed in the description.
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