Wonder if there’s some help to be had?
I’ve been asked to see if there’s any info out there on an American fighter pilot called Ben Warren. As is usually the case, trying to get to the facts is hard, but I think the following is the core story:
Flew for the Americans in three wars – W.W.II, Korea, and Vietnam. Apparently flew in the Battle of Britain, and he said he’s flown Spitfires, Mustangs and Hurricanes (the latter would seem likely in the Battle, and could put him in an Eagle Squadron).
So – can someone please see if he’s listed in any of the Battle of Britain fact books? Does anyone have any other info on someone of this name in these theatres? (I guess we can assume Europe with the W.W.II USAAF).
Many thanks in advance!
By: JDK - 12th May 2005 at 00:00
Thanks VERY much for checking chaps.
I’ll try and find out a bit more info.
Cheers!
By: grounded - 11th May 2005 at 23:44
I checked with an ex eagle sqdn pilot, he has never heard of a Ben Warren but came up with an Indian from Oklahoma, Name of Danny Gilmore who was in the RCAF as a sergeant and became an eagle sqdn member, ended up in Viet Nam as a major in the USAF.
By: whalebone - 10th May 2005 at 16:23
BoB “Warren’s”
WARREN, F/O. C. 33482 British. 152 Squadron
WARREN, P/O. D.A.P. 78259 British. 248 Squadron. Killed February 9th 1941
WARREN, Sgt. J.B.W. 628894 British. 600 Squadron. Killed August 8th 1940
WARREN, Sgt. S. 754897 British. 1 Squadron. Missing October 9th 1940
WARREN, Sgt. T.A. 61015 British. 236 Squadron
By: Moggy C - 10th May 2005 at 16:14
:rolleyes:
I don’t do veterans, as you’ve just spotted!
Cheers
I thought you once had an MGB 😉
I’ll check out Frank Gover’s book and see if he gets a mention.
Moggy
By: JDK - 10th May 2005 at 15:06
:rolleyes: Of course. It’s late here, that’s my excuse.
I don’t do veterans, as you’ve just spotted! Thanks for the help.
Cheers
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