This particular person didn't mention the aircraft he flew at any time in conversation or anything else that was very specific.
Most vets mention the aircraft before they even say what service. Navy flyers will also include the carrier as well. They seem to identify with the aircraft almost like a person because they were "married to it" for several years.

I know this is this is a subtle observation, but it's been my experience when having such conversations.
My BS detector is usually pretty good, and this guy seemed "off" to me. That's not to say that I'm infallible, though...




On Monday, November 15, 2021, 04:03:58 PM EST, Mike Bracey <[email protected]> wrote:


I think that you're reading too much into it. I've had more than one veteran tell me that they served in the Air Force in WWII. Both made a career in the Air Force. Over time it was the same to them.





On Monday, November 15, 2021, 10:12:02 AM CST, J Mcvey via ARC5 <[email protected]> wrote:


USAF didn't exist as a branch of the armed forces until 1947.
I would think one would remember what branch they  served in if they were actually there!


On Monday, November 15, 2021, 11:01:28 AM EST, David Stinson <[email protected]> wrote:


I dunno.  I've often made a statement in good faith,
especially decades after the fact, and been entirely
mistaken.  Why assume he's just a liar?

On 11/15/2021 9:54 AM, J Mcvey wrote:
A guy once  tried to tell me he served in the US Air Force in 1944.
Did he mis-speak or was it it BS?



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