Hall of Heroes
Winston Churchill said, "The destiny of man is not measured by material computations. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we're spirits—not animals." And he said, "There's something going on in time and space, and beyond time and space, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty." 

Maj. William Casterline

Biography

Name:  William Casterline
Rank: Maj
SQ: 493 FS
Aircraft: P-47
Position: Pilot
Service: WWII
Comments:  Sometime in December 1944 the squadron was ordered to remove nose art and put on the red and white checkered design on the cowling. This was supposed to make it easier for ground troops to identify them as friendly.