Frazier International History Museum
WWII
48 Local stories that changed the world.
October 10, 2009 - March 28th 2009
ROBERT BURNS
Louisville, KY
2nd Lt. Robert "Bob" Burns was a fighter pilot with the 325th Fighter Wing, 318th Fighter Squadron, located in Miramare, Italy at the Rimini Airdrom.March 14, 1945 the 318th was involed in a big air battle over Germany. Flying escort duty for B-17's.
Heading back to base; the squadron leader 1st Lt. Gordon McDaniel saw a flight of Germany Fw-190's below his group of P-51 Mustangs. He ordered his group to drop in behind them to make sure he wasn't attacking a Russian group in the area.He ordered the guys to drop tanks.The fight was on! But there was a problem' Only 2 P-51s started the attack #40 Lt. McDaniel "MARY MAC" and #63 Lt. Burns "JAN's LITTLE JOE" Out numbered by the Jerrys 3 to 1 Lt. McDaniel scored 5 victories and Lt. Burns one . McDaniel made ace in one day; and who was his wing man 2nd Lt. Bob Burns of Louisville KY. That day the 318th scored 18 victories.
Which one will it be
Read the stories submitted by our visitors below. One of them will be selected at random in January 2010 and given a place of honor in the exhibit.
William A. Martin, Jr
Billy Martin, son of Dr. William A. Martin, Sr, and Effie Ann White Martin, was a trumpet player. He played with several ... read more
Tom Crump
In October of 1940 he was transferred to Long Beach, CA and embarked on the USS Saratoga. He was transferred to Marine Ba... read more
James K Miller
James (Jim) K Miller was born and raised in Louisville, KY and is now 85 years old. He is my grandfather and I admire him ... read more
Richard Fenzel
Railway Operating Battalions were being formed there with the groups of enlisted men from various railroads from across th... read more
Stella Bratton
Stella A. Bratton was a “character”, even as a child. But she loved to take care of people. Stella became a nurse and w... read more