"For a crippled bomber returning from a mission over enemy territory, the sight of a fighter escort was a most welcome event. Here, a P-38 Lightening provides support for a damaged B-17 returning from Germany.

"A P-38 - Happy Jack's Go-Buggy – is piloted by Capt. Jack Ilfrey. Capt. Ilfrey flew 142 combat mission as a member of the 94th Fighter Squadron. A holder of the air medal with 12 oak leaf clusters, he has been decorated with the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and six Bronze Stars." - William Phillips