The Burma Banshees

"‘O-K Kid.’ That was the last I heard from him.” - Lieutenant Baumeister “Today has been the worst day in the short history of the Squadron. Twenty P38s took off early for a beat-up of Heho. Major Glenn got one in the air and Captain Boggs got one in the air. But we lost two of the best men the Squadron will ever have – Capt Duke and Lt Goodrich. Duke was our high scorer with eighteen and a half to his credit. Goodrich had seven. Goodrich bellied in just this side of the Irra

"‘O-K Kid.’ That was the last I heard from him.” - Lieutenant Baumeister “Today has been the worst day in the short history of the Squadron. Twenty P38s took off early for a beat-up of Heho. Major Glenn got one in the air and Captain Boggs got one in the air. But we lost two of the best men the Squadron will ever have – Capt Duke and Lt Goodrich. Duke was our high scorer with eighteen and a half to his credit. Goodrich had seven. Goodrich bellied in just this side of the Irra

XVII NAGAGHULI & MOKELBARI June 1944 1. Organizational Changes: – During the month officer strength of the Squadron increased from 50 to 56 while the enlisted strength decreased from 252 to 234. The large decrease in the enlisted strength was due to 22 were weary veterans, who, after more than two years of service, received those sought for orders to return to the states. Also lost to group was Sgt. Carl L. Bankard. Seven officers were assigned to the squadron, one of whom, C

XVII NAGAGHULI & MOKELBARI June 1944 1. Organizational Changes: – During the month officer strength of the Squadron increased from 50 to 56 while the enlisted strength decreased from 252 to 234. The large decrease in the enlisted strength was due to 22 were weary veterans, who, after more than two years of service, received those sought for orders to return to the states. Also lost to group was Sgt. Carl L. Bankard. Seven officers were assigned to the squadron, one of whom, C