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Laurence Blumer

Name : Laurence Blumer Died : 23rd October 1997 Air Victories : 6.00

Assigned to the 393rd Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group, Scrappy, nicknamed after his "Scrap Iron" P-38, became one of the few fighter pilots to become an "ace-in-a-day" when he shot down five FW-190s in 15 minutes of aerial combat on 25 August 1944. Scrappy rose to command the 393rd and destroyed another FW-190 before returning to the States in January 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal with 22 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Belgian Croix de Guerre. In 1946, he returned to the United States and became a contractor. Later in life, he purchased a P-38, painted it like his old plane, and flew it at air shows. Sadly Captain Larry Blumer died of Leukemia on October 23rd 1997 in Springfield, Oregon.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Lightning Encounter by Nicolas Trudgian.

Aircraft for : Laurence Blumer
A list of all aircraft associated with Laurence Blumer. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Lightning Click the name above to see prints featuring Lightning aircraft. Manufacturer : Lockheed	Lightning Designed by Kelly Johnson the P38 made its maiden flight on the 27th January 1939 and introduced into service in 1941. they cost $134,284 at the time each and a total of 10,037 were built. The Lockheed P-38 was introduced as a inceptor fighter but soon proved a valuable long range bomber escort for the 8thUS Air Force's B-17 and-24 bombers as they bombed targets further into Germany.

Squadrons for : Laurence Blumer
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Laurence Blumer. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
367th Fighter Group Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 367th Fighter Group	367th Fighter Group Full profile not yet available.
393rd Fighter Squadron Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 393rd Fighter Squadron	393rd Fighter Squadron Full profile not yet available.

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