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“Papuan Panic!”
Lt. James W. Seltzer, pilot
8th Fighter Group
35th Fighter Squadron
“Always moving—on land, on sea, in air.”
The 35th Fighter Squadron
Served in combat with Fifth AF, operating successively from bases in Australia, New Guinea, Owi, Morotai, and the Philippines. First used P-38's and P-39's; equipped with P-47's late in 1943 and with P-51's in Mar 1945. Helped to halt the Japanese advance in Papua and took part in the Allied offensive that recovered the rest of New Guinea, flying protective patrols over Port Moresby, escorting bombers and transports, attacking Japanese airfields and supply lines, and providing cover for Allied landings.
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Gurney Strip, Milne Bay, Papua, New Guinea. Fall 1942.