Cyril F. Homer

Cyril Filcher Homer (April 29, 1919 – August 10, 1975) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 15 aircraft during World War II.[1][2] His P-38 Lightning aircraft was named "Uncle Cy's Angel".

P-38 Lightnings of the 8th Fighter Group on Mindoro, Philippines, 1944
Cyril Filcher Homer
Cy Homer in late 1944
Nickname(s)Cy
Uncle Cy
Born(1919-04-29)April 29, 1919
New Jersey
DiedAugust 10, 1975(1975-08-10) (aged 56)
Sacramento, California
Years of service1942–1945
RankMajor
Service numberO-732248
Unit8th Fighter Group
Commands held80th Fighter Squadron
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star

Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal (9)
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

World War II Victory Medal

See also

References
  1. Tony Holmes (20 January 2013). ‘Twelve to One’ V Fighter Command Aces of the Pacific. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 19–. ISBN 978-1-4728-0086-2.
  2. John Stanaway (20 July 2014). P-38 Lightning Aces 1942–43. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 167–. ISBN 978-1-78200-334-2.
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