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Ralph K. Hofer
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Ralph Kidd Hofer (born Ralph Halbrook,[1] June 22, 1921 – July 2, 1944) was an American fighter pilot and flying ace with the United States Army Air Forces in World War II.[2]
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Ralph K. Hofer | |
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![]() Ralph Kidd Hofer in his P-47 Thunderbolt | |
Nickname(s) | "The Kidd" |
Born | (1921-06-22)June 22, 1921 Salem, Missouri, United States |
Died | July 2, 1944(1944-07-02) (aged 23) Mostar, Yugoslavia |
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Allegiance | Canada United States |
Service/ | Royal Canadian Air Force (1941–43) United States Army Air Forces (1943–44) |
Years of service | 1941–1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 4th Fighter Group |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (7) Air Medal (3) |
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