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. Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, Commanding General of U

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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. Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, Commanding General of U.S. Strategic Air forces in Europe, presents the Distinguished Service Cross to Capt. Ray S. Wetmore, Kerman, Calif., of the U.S. 8th AF. The Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to Capt. Wetmore (U.S. Air Force Number 55941AC).

1940-1980

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History: [none entered] Category: Ceremonies & Decorations Subcategory: Awards Subjects: ENGLAND, CEREMONIES & DECORATIONS,AWARDS War Theater Number: 12 War Theater: Europe US Air Force Reference Number: 55941AC Place: England Photo Series: WWII

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Wetmore, Ray S. (Raymond Shuey), 1923-1951

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Raymond Shuey "X-Ray Eyes" Wetmore (September 30, 1923 – February 14, 1951) was a quadruple ace of United States Army Air Forces over Europe during World War II. Ray Wetmore enlisted aged 18 in 1941, he was commissioned in March 1943 and joined the 359th Fighter Group. He became top aerial combat Ace of the 359th Fighter Group, scoring 21 victories, his final kill was an ME 163 jet. During the Battle of the Bulge, December 1944- January 1945, Wetmore was hit by friendly fire and his aircraft ...