The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Part Three

The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Part Three (by Clarence Simonsen)

Lest We Forget

Editor’s Note –

This unsigned article was obtained by Clarence Simonsen in 1983. It is a reprint of the original from the archives of the Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center, Maxwell Air Force Base, at Alabama. It was prepared by the Historical Section, Administration and Service Division, Headquarters, Second Air Force, 20 September 1945. It is reproduced [black text] for the historical and detailed progress of the forming and training of the Mexican 201^st Fighter Squadron, including the training in the United States. Small sections from author [Simonsen] information appear in blue type. Hyperlinks, if any, will be in red.

If possible, I will add some pictures found on different Websites as I go along editing Clarence’s story. 

The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – [August 1944 to March 1945]

First Mission

The first mission on the morning of 7 June 1945, found 10/10 cloud cover over the target…

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The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Part Two

The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Part Two (by Clarence Simonsen)

Lest We Forget

Editor’s Note –

This unsigned article was obtained by Clarence Simonsen in 1983. It is a reprint of the original from the archives of the Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center, Maxwell Air Force Base, at Alabama. It was prepared by the Historical Section, Administration and Service Division, Headquarters, Second Air Force, 20 September 1945. It is reproduced [black text] for the historical and detailed progress of the forming and training of the Mexican 201^st Fighter Squadron, including the training in the United States. Small sections from author [Simonsen] information appear in blue type. Hyperlinks, if any, will be in red.

Whenever possible I will add some pictures found on different Websites as I go along editing Clarence’s story. 

The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – [August 1944 to March 1945]

American Aid for 201^st Mexican Squadron

The full cost of housing and messing for the 201st enlisted men…

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The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Part One

The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Part One (by Clarence Simonsen)

Lest We Forget

Editor’s Note –

This unsigned article was obtained by Clarence Simonsen in 1983. It is a reprint of the original from the archives of the Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center, Maxwell Air Force Base, at Alabama. It was prepared by the Historical Section, Administration and Service Division, Headquarters, Second Air Force, 20 September 1945. It is reproduced [black text] for the historical and detailed progress of the forming and training of the Mexican 201^st Fighter Squadron, including the training in the United States. Small sections from author [Simonsen] information appear in blue type. Hyperlinks will be in red.

I will add some pictures found on different Websites as I go along editing Clarence’s story. 

The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – [August 1944 to March 1945]

Organization

Soon after the Republic of Mexico declared war on Germany, 28 May 1942, plans were made for the organization of the 201

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The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Introduction (by Clarence Simonsen)

The Mexican 201st Fighter Squadron – Introduction (by Clarence Simonsen)

Lest We Forget

Note – In 1983, I obtained an unsigned article. It was a reprint of the original from the archives of the Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center, Maxwell Air Force Base, at Alabama. It was prepared by the Historical Section, Administration and Service Division, Headquarters, Second Air Force, 20 September 1945. It will be reproduced in black text for the historical and detailed progress of the forming and training of the Mexican 201^st Fighter Squadron, including the training in the United States. Small sections from my own research will appear in blue type.

In March 1992, I was lucky to be invited to the home of Cor. FAPA [retired] Carlos Garduno Nunez, one of the original pilots who commanded Escadrille “B”. Many of the attached blue notes resulted from this old interview. In the 1960s Col. Carlos Garduno piloted Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos in his 707 airliner.

Author and Col. Garduno in his home…

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