Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - World War II and Korean War, ca. 1940 - ca. 1980. 2nd Lt. John J. Voll, of Gosher, Ohio, shot down

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - World War II and Korean War, ca. 1940 - ca. 1980. 2nd Lt. John J. Voll, of Gosher, Ohio, shot down his 5th plane on 2 July 44, on his 27th mission, joining 5 other pilots of his North American P-51 Mustang high altitude fighter group of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces who have accounted for 5 or (U.S. Air Force Number 55647AC).

1940-1980

History: [none entered] Category: Aircraft, Ground Subcategory: Consolidated Subjects: ITALY, CREWS,FIGHTER War Theater Number: 12 War Theater: Europe US Air Force Reference Number: 55647AC Place: Italy Photo Series: WWII

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Voll, John James, 1922-1987

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John James Voll (May 3, 1922 – September 12, 1987) was a career officer in the United States Air Force and a World War II flying ace. Voll was credited with destroying 21 enemy aircraft in aerial combat between June and November 1944. Flying a P-51D named "American Beauty," his final victories occurred during a spectacular, individual effort. While leading an escort mission to Munich on November 16, 1944, Captain Voll experienced electrical problems and left the formation. As he returned alon...