May 8, 2019
Tom Lynch is seen here standing next to ʼhisʼ P-38G-1 (42-12859) soon after it had been decorated with his latest victory decal, which denoted a ʼHampʼ kill scored on the afternoon of 8 May 1943. His reputation within the 39th FS was legendary, and he was even credited with shooting down a Japanese fighter over Lae whilst flying a Lightning with drop tanks that would not release (Rosemary Lynch via Norbert Krane)
Photo and caption featured in Osprey Aircraft of the Aces • 14 P-38 Lightning Aces of the Pacific and CBI by John Stanaway