He Downed a Zero with a .45 in WWII, Hanging From His Chute.
Posted by Rob Longenecker on October 7th, 2006
Col. Owen Baggett, a B24 co-pilot, was hanging in the shrouds of his parachute when he shot down a Zero in combat during World War II. Col. Baggett recently passed away so it would be fitting to be reminded of his exploits one more time. You can read his story here listed among other Legends of the M1911 Pistol.
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