Four YP-80A prototypes were sent overseas, two headed to the Mediterranean, (shown here passing Mt. Vesuvius,) where one fighter, flown by 94th Fighter Squadron pilot Maj. Ed LaClare flew at least two “operational sorties.” (National Archives)
Four YP-80A prototypes were sent overseas, two headed to the Mediterranean, (shown here passing Mt. Vesuvius,) where one fighter, flown by 94th Fighter Squadron pilot Maj. Ed LaClare flew at least two “operational sorties.” (National Archives)