Added by: troyfreeflyLt. Ralph Kidd Hoffer and his dog Duke pose together in June 1944. Hofer was the top scorer in the 4th Fighter Group with 15 aerial and at least 14 ground victories.
Added by: troyfreeflyThis painting by Troy White illustrates what Kidd Hofer's looked like in June 1944.
Added by: troyfreeflyLt. Hofer gets last minute instructions from 334 Squadron Intelligence Officer Captain Ben Ezzel before embarking on the first England to Russia shuttle mission on 29 June 1944.
Shuttle briefing original photo