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Maj. Clifford "88" Kies


Hailing from Austin, Texas Clifford Kies was assigned to the 79th. Fighter Squadron on 11 August, 1944 and rose to become a Flight Commander by 27 December. He flew a total of 282 hours, 55 minutes in combat before being wounded in action during a strafing run on 20 February, 1945. He was hospitalized and then sent back to the States as a result of his injuries.

Kies destroyed 1 He-111 on the ground and damaged 3 others. During his stint with the 20th. he received the Air Medal with 6 clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart. His P-51D-5-NT (serial #44-1195) was coded MC-N and named "Little Roue" (French for wheel.)Kies remained in the USAAF until 1947, finally attaining the rank of Major. He currently resides in Texas with his lovely wife Nina.

THE STORY OF KIES' FINAL MISSION
RETURN TO THE 20TH.FG

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