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Leslie Fortner

Name : Leslie Fortner

Joining the Navy in 1943, Les Fortner joined VC-88 flying Wildcats off the escort carrier USS Hoggatt Bay in the south west Pacific Theater. In early 1945 he flew in support of the landings at Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Lingayen, destroying several Japanese aircraft on the ground. Les flew over 100 combat missions during the war, and in April 1945 he shot down a Kamikazi "Nick" off Kerama Rhetto near Okinawa.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Holding the Tide by Richard Taylor.

Aircraft for : Leslie Fortner
A list of all aircraft associated with Leslie Fortner. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
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Wildcat Click the name above to see prints featuring Wildcat aircraft.	Wildcat F4F

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