US Marine Corps pilot Christopher Magee

 

Portrait of the pilot of the United States Marine Corps Christopher Magee (Christopher Lyman Magee, 1917-1995).

Christopher Magee served with the famous Black Sheep Squadron (VMF-214), as well as VMF-124 and VMF-911. He flew F4F Wildcat and F7F Tigercat fighters.

Christopher Magee was known for his extremely aggressive behavior in the air. He shot down 9 Japanese aircraft.



Source: www.defenseimagery.mil.
Source of information about Christopher Magee photo: en.wikipedia.org




Location: Pacific Theater of War
Photo time: June 1, 1945

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