I was recently contacted by the son of Charles Lwellyn Thomas, a member of the 65th Signal Battalion and served in Europe during WWII. Amongst his father’s collection were these two photos of the 416th’s P-61 called “The Great Specked Bird”. These are a welcomed addition to the collection.
The 416th’s Great Speckled Bird. Tail number #42-39417. Photo supplied by Charles Lwellyn Thomas of the 65th Signal Battalion.Great Speckled Bird Closer up. Photo supplied by Charles Lwellyn Thomas of the 65th Signal Battalion.Charles Lwellyn Thomas who served in Europe in WWII with the 65th Signal Battalion.
The Great Specked Bird photos have also been added to the Planes collection.
