Joe L. Mason
Joe Lennard Mason (April 10, 1915 – June 18, 1974) was a colonel in the United States Air Force.[1] He commanded the 352nd Fighter Group during World War II and was a fighter ace.[2][3] He later commanded the 3595th Pilot Training Wing and the 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing during the Korean War.
Joe Lennard Mason | |
|---|---|
 Lt. Col. Joe L. Mason in 1944 | |
| Nickname(s) | Joe |
| Born | April 10, 1915 |
| Died | June 18, 1974 (aged 59) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1937-1967 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 59th Fighter Squadron 352nd Fighter Group 3595th Pilot Training Wing 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
References
- Lt Col Jay A. Stout (1 October 2012). Fighter Group: The 352nd "Blue-Nosed Bastards" in World War II. Stackpole Books. pp. 185–. ISBN 978-0-8117-4867-4.
- The "Bluenosed Bastards" of Bodney. 352nd Fighter Group Association. 1990. pp. 78–.
- Michael O'Leary (20 December 2012). VIII Fighter Command at War: ‘Long Reach’. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 52–. ISBN 978-1-78200-892-7.
External links
- Joe L. Mason at Find a Grave
- "Joseph Lennard Mason". American Air Museum in Britain. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
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