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Lynn R. “Blackie” Laughrey

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Lynn R. “Blackie” Laughrey

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4 Feb 1993 (aged 72)
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Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
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Block 251 L/R 4 Space 8
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1st LT US ARMY
World War II

(Bio)Lt. Laughrey was a pilot who flew a single engine high wing artillery "spotter" aircraft in Italy during WW II. These planes were not armed, and radioed the enemy location to our artillery on the ground, who then directed fire on the German army position. Each plane had a pilot and a spotter on board. One of the major battles he flew over was the battle of Monte Casinno in May of 1944

Note: bio info provided by LJG (#47852615)
1st LT US ARMY
World War II

(Bio)Lt. Laughrey was a pilot who flew a single engine high wing artillery "spotter" aircraft in Italy during WW II. These planes were not armed, and radioed the enemy location to our artillery on the ground, who then directed fire on the German army position. Each plane had a pilot and a spotter on board. One of the major battles he flew over was the battle of Monte Casinno in May of 1944

Note: bio info provided by LJG (#47852615)

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