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USAAF 13th AF 18th FG 44th FS "Vampire Squadron" Cotesworth Head 1942 |
Pilot Captain Cotesworth B. Head, Jr. O-727452 (MIA / KIA) CA Ditched January 18, 1944 MACR 1780 Aircraft History Wartime History Mission History Henry Sakaida adds: Ishida was stunned to come face-to-face with two Americans! One of them had a pistol in his hand. Ishida smiled and approached them, as if he was going to shake hands. The Americans, knowing that he was unarmed, let their guards down, smiled, and closed. Suddenly, Ishida kicked the gun out of the American’s hand. He hit him between the eyes with his fist and a vicious hand-to-hand struggle ensued. The details are unclear, but the Zero pilot strangled one opponent with a leather belt. Ishida was a 2nd Degree Judo Black belt. He probably killed both of them. He fled in the direction where he heard engine sounds and was rescued by an Army patrol. Undoubtedly, the patrol went looking for the two Americans, but according to my research, their names do not show up as prisoners." Memorials References Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated
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