A sincere interview of Bill Lyons, a WWII P51 fighter pilot. William S. Lyons (Bill Lyons), has a unique story to tell as one of the few Jewish fighter pilots who flew in the United States Army Air Force. Here he describes combating fighters of the Luftwaffe to include Messerschmitt Bf 109s to FockeWulf Fw 190s.

Bill Lyons flew with the 357th Fighter Squadron, and 355th Fighter Group.

Recording Date: 9 August 2023
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This interview was made possible by Bill Marshall. He kindly reached out to us and help us set this up.

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Marshall also wrote a book on Lyons’ squadron and fighter group titled:

•Our Might Always: The 355th Fighter Group in World War II

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https://tinyurl.com/43e593j7

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Credits—

Animated Visuals (P51D): Greg Rader

Footage: US Archives and Peter Randall

Photos: US Archives, Bill Lyons' and Bill Marshall's Personal Collection and Air2AirTV

Artwork:

•Tiger's Revenge (P51D Mustang) by Ronnie Olsthoorn (this was the thumbnail artwork)
http://www.aviationart.aero

•John D. Tiger's Revenge by John D. Shaw
https://www.johnshawart.com

•Bf 109 G10 vs P51D © Jerry Boucher
https://www.thevaw.com

Thumbnail: Ariel Horton

Director: Andrew Horton

Videographer: Caleb Stopa

Editor: Shawn Zhen

Special thanks to Jack Cook, Peter Randall, Bill Marshall, Greg Gordon, and Carol Kinzelberg Lyons.

*We do not make any money or commission on any of the art or books listed in the description.

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