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| This is a true story of an American WWII Fighter Ace, Lt Gordon H. McDaniel of Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was a member of the 325th Fighter Group, the "Checkertail Clan". His friends called him Mac. |
| (An ace is a fighter pilot who is credited with five or more aerial victories.) |
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We would like to thank all the folks listed below for all their help in the making of this website:
Gary Bullock , he has been just great. Gary was a flying buddy of Mac's and is an adopted member of the
McDaniel Clan.
Mystic Puma for all the advice and helping us to connect with others that share a common interest. Neil is in the
process of completing the documentary "Checkertails" the history of the Checkertail Clan.
Ray Burns for all his help in finding out who Mac's wingman was (it was Ray's uncle) on the day he became an
Ace in a Day. Ray has built his own website as a tribute to his uncle Lt Robert C Burns.
Lt Harold P. Kick, a pilot with the 318th Fighter Squadron during the war, for all his help in figuring out what plane
"it's a Dog" was.
Mr Kevin McCray and his wife Gayle (Kerro) McCray for the great photos and information. Gayle is the
daughter of John Kerro, John was the crew chief on #69 P-51 Mustang "Penrod" and crew chief when"Penrod"
became "Chinese Laundry".
Salvatore Primiano CAVALLO, our friend in Lesina Italy, that helped us figure out what all the photo's of Italy
were.
Thank you
Gary Bullock , he has been just great. Gary was a flying buddy of Mac's and is an adopted member of the
McDaniel Clan.
Mystic Puma for all the advice and helping us to connect with others that share a common interest. Neil is in the
process of completing the documentary "Checkertails" the history of the Checkertail Clan.
Ray Burns for all his help in finding out who Mac's wingman was (it was Ray's uncle) on the day he became an
Ace in a Day. Ray has built his own website as a tribute to his uncle Lt Robert C Burns.
Lt Harold P. Kick, a pilot with the 318th Fighter Squadron during the war, for all his help in figuring out what plane
"it's a Dog" was.
Mr Kevin McCray and his wife Gayle (Kerro) McCray for the great photos and information. Gayle is the
daughter of John Kerro, John was the crew chief on #69 P-51 Mustang "Penrod" and crew chief when"Penrod"
became "Chinese Laundry".
Salvatore Primiano CAVALLO, our friend in Lesina Italy, that helped us figure out what all the photo's of Italy
were.
Thank you
Our connection to Mac and the 325th Fighter Group: My wife of 44 years, Sue, is Mac's daughter. Sue is
such a big part of this website. She scanned all the pictures and proof reads everything, it helps to be married to
an English Major. We made this website not just as a tribute to Mac and all of the McDaniel family, but also for all
the brave men and women that gave so much over 65 years ago. They changed the world. My name is Frank
This website is not intended to be a history of the 325th Fighter Group, the "Checkertail Clan". It's purpose is
to tell Mac's story of March14,1945 and some of the events that transpired during his time as a member of the
325th Fighter Group.
such a big part of this website. She scanned all the pictures and proof reads everything, it helps to be married to
an English Major. We made this website not just as a tribute to Mac and all of the McDaniel family, but also for all
the brave men and women that gave so much over 65 years ago. They changed the world. My name is Frank
This website is not intended to be a history of the 325th Fighter Group, the "Checkertail Clan". It's purpose is
to tell Mac's story of March14,1945 and some of the events that transpired during his time as a member of the
325th Fighter Group.
Connections and Credits
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