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Other Memories Lesina A.A.F. base, Italy: Mediterranean Theater of Operations and the Italian Campaign (World War II). Home of the 325th Fighter Group: "Checkertail Clan" from Aug 1942 through May 1945. Engaged primarily in escort operations for Heavy Bombers with the Fifteenth A.F., operations of reconnaissance aircraft and strafing missions. See www.checkertails.org and www.325fg.org websites.
Jul 6th, 1944 - 2nd Lt. Anderson assigned to 319th Fighter Squadron of the 325th Fighter Group at Lesina A.A.F.
Lt Anderson is a P-51 Mustang Fighter Pilot. Over the next 8 months, Lt Anderson will fly 54 Combat Missions. Also in 54 Combat Missions Lt Anderson is promoted to Capt. and will fly missions to ltaly, France, Germany, Gyor Hungary, Czechowice Poland, Vienna, Austria, Romania, and Hungary.
