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Gladen, Cyrus Raymond, Lt Col USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Guthrie, Minnesota
Last Address Salem, Oregon
Date of Passing Feb 11, 1998
Location of Interment Willamette National Cemetery (VA) - Portland, Oregon
He destroyed 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, plus 2 probables and 3 damaged.
Synopsis of his Silver Star citation: Awarded for actions during World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Cyrus R. Gladen, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action during World War II.
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications StatsCentral Model Lockheed P-38J Lightning Length 37.83 ft | 11.53 m Width 52.00 ft | 15.85 m Height 9.81 ft | 2.99 m Engine(s) 2 x Allison V-1710-111 water-cooled inline piston engines generating 1,425hp. Empty Weight 12,800 lbs | 5,806 kg MTOW 21,601 lbs | 9,798 kg Max Speed 414 mph | 666 km/h | 360 kts Max Range 2,237 miles | 3,600 km Ceiling 43,963 ft | 13,400 m | 8.3 miles Climb Rate 2,500 ft/min (762 m/min) Hardpoints 2 Armament 1 x 20mm Cannon 4 x 12.7mm machine guns
10 x 5in high-explosive rockets (optional) 2 x Drop Tanks (optional) 2 x 500lb bombs (optional)
Up to 4,000lbs (908kg) of underwing ordnance. Accommodations 1
