78th Fighter Group

Portraits and Profiles

Personal pictures, stories and web "links" submitted by 78th Fighter Group veterans, family and friends.


2nd Lt. Richard W. Taylor, 84th Fighter Squadron, 12-18-44 to 1-30-45

2nd Lt. Richard W. Taylor (Picture Source: The "357th Fighter Group" home page, with permission from Frank Aldridge(webmaster) via Paul Patist )

2nd Lt. Richard W. Taylor flew with the 84th Fighter Squadron from 12-18-44 ( he was a replacement pilot from the 7th Replacement Pool) until 1-30-45. He was then transferred to the 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Squadron. On 2-23-45, Lt. Taylor was reported missing during a combat mission over Holland. A post mission report and additional information regarding his fate can be found on the 357th Fighter Group "Pilot Stories" page.


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This page was last revised on 6 / 9 / 01

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