Charles W. Adams (pilot)

Charles W. Adams was a American Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Charles Adams was assigned to the 356th Fighter Group of the 360th Fighter Squadron from March 1943 to May 1944, he made a total of 59 missions and one probable victory. On May 13, 1944, Colonel Baccus headed the Group on the occasion of the 114th mission of the unit. It starts at 11 am and ends 22 to 16 h 15. At 14 h 00, the Americans are in the northeast of Kiel and while he was about to turn around, a group of about 40 German fighters launched an attack. Three Squadrons launched an attack enemy aircraft towards Kiel and Hamburg. During the intense combat that is committed, six German planes are shot down for the loss of a P-47 while two others were seriously damaged. Captain Willis A Holm (359th) is killed while the unit of Lt. James A. Wyatt is seriously injured. He nevertheless managed to put himself in Woodbridge but will be removed from operations due to the severity of his injuries. Lieutenant Adams arises about on his stomach in Beccles.

Awards

 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal