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James M Bugbee


World War II · US Army

United States of America
Thumbnail for James M Bugbee, Capt. AAC, B 25 Pilot, 321st BG, 447th BS. Africa/ItalyAdded by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee, 1942, In the AAC ! Doing what he loves the best....FLYING !
Thumbnail for bugbee '43 Constantine.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiJim is standing on a hill overlooking Constantine. He was the 1st in the 321stBG, 447thBS, to be "Over-There" Chasing Rommell OUT of Africa forever !
Thumbnail for bugbee columbia SC '42.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee at Columbia, SC Training ! ....which pretty much included everything they could throw at you ! -B
Thumbnail for Capt. James M Bugbee, "Medal Time" !  Recieving an Award from Col. Knapp.Added by: PrincessbarbiCapt. James M Bugbee, "Medal Time" ! Recieving an Award from Col. Knapp.
Thumbnail for James M Bugbee, Capt. AAC, B 25 Pilot, 321st BG, 447th BS. Africa/ItalyAdded by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee with his ship "Deathwind" #42-53371, shared with Lt Bob Spikes until Jim got his new ship. Looks like about 65 Missions ! -B
Thumbnail for Lt Jim Bugbee began his Military Flight Training with the RCAF in Canada -1941Added by: PrincessbarbiLt Jim Bugbee began his Military Flight Training with the RCAF in Canada -1941
Thumbnail for Jim Bugbee with a RCAF Trainer plane in Canada, 1940-1941.Added by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee with a RCAF Trainer plane in Canada, 1940-1941.
Thumbnail for Jim Bugbee at Columbia Army Air Base,SC /Training included "WED." was "Gas Day" !Added by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee at Columbia Army Air Base,SC /Training included "WED." was "Gas Day" ! /Bugbee Photo
Thumbnail for Jim Bugbee in Canada, he was issued a WWI Great-Coat.Added by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee in Canada, he was issued a WWI Great-Coat. Bugbee Photo
Thumbnail for Jim Bugbee, The RCAF called them "GIDGETS"Added by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee, The RCAF called them "GIDGETS"
Thumbnail for Jim becoming an experienced Combat Pilot at Columbia AAB, SC 1942Added by: PrincessbarbiJim becoming an experienced Combat Pilot at Columbia AAB, SC 1942
Thumbnail for Capt Bugbee in his B-25 Combat Ship /MTO, 65 Combat Missions.Added by: PrincessbarbiCapt Bugbee in his B-25 Combat Ship /MTO, 65 Combat Missions.
Thumbnail for 3rd from L) Jim Bugbee (Friend Ogden Gorman Photo) Went to Canada to Train together.Added by: Princessbarbi3rd from L) Jim Bugbee (Friend Ogden Gorman Photo) Went to Canada to Train together.
Thumbnail for Ogden Gorman was chosen to learn PILOT Training in Canada, Pre-War 1941Added by: PrincessbarbiOgden Gorman was chosen to learn PILOT Training in Canada, Pre-War 1941
Thumbnail for Jim Bugbee in CANADA in the RCAF  1941Added by: PrincessbarbiJim Bugbee in CANADA in the RCAF 1941
Thumbnail for 2013, West-PAC 2 Hour Interview with Capt. JIM BUGBEE about his War-Story.Added by: Princessbarbi2013, West-PAC 2 Hour Interview with Capt. JIM BUGBEE about his War-Story.
Thumbnail for 28 Feb.2013, Docent "Capt. Jim Bugbee, SURPRISE 91st Birthday Party, West PAC, HawaiiAdded by: Princessbarbi28 Feb.2013, Docent "Capt. Jim Bugbee, SURPRISE 91st Birthday Party, West PAC, Hawaii
Thumbnail for 447th Capt. Jim Bugbee, Surprise 91st Birthday Party, PAC, Foed Island, HawaiiAdded by: Princessbarbi447th Capt. Jim Bugbee, Surprise 91st Birthday Party, PAC, Foed Island, Hawaii
Thumbnail for Ford Island Museum (West PAC) Docent Capt. Jim Bugbee (is 91 /28 Feb.2013)Added by: PrincessbarbiFord Island Museum (West PAC) Docent Capt. Jim Bugbee (is 91 /28 Feb.2013)
Thumbnail for Birthday Party and Celebrations/West PAC, Jim Bugbee is 91, HawaiiAdded by: PrincessbarbiBirthday Party and Celebrations/West PAC, Jim Bugbee is 91, Hawaii
Thumbnail for 28 FEB 2013, Jim Bugbee is 91, SURPRISE Party, West PAC, HawaiiAdded by: Princessbarbi28 FEB 2013, Jim Bugbee is 91, SURPRISE Party, West PAC, Hawaii
Thumbnail for Pyote AAB  in Texas "Rattlesnake Field" Emblem - PatchAdded by: PrincessbarbiPyote AAB in Texas "Rattlesnake Field" Emblem - Patch
Thumbnail for After Combat, Capt Bugbee was assigned as Flight Instructor in the B-29 at Pyote "Rattlesnake Field" TXAdded by: PrincessbarbiAfter Combat, Capt Bugbee was assigned as Flight Instructor in the B-29 at Pyote "Rattlesnake Field" TX
Thumbnail for The BOOK:  (See Info at the bottom of this article :)Added by: PrincessbarbiThe BOOK: (See Info at the bottom of this article :)
Thumbnail for Lt Albert Duke, Pilot, B-25 Mitchells in the MTO 321stBG,447thBSAdded by: PrincessbarbiLt Albert Duke, Pilot, B-25 Mitchells in the MTO 321stBG,447thBS