Col. (Ret.) Ben Mason, who served as commander of the 82nd Fighter Group in 1944. Colonel (Ret.) Mason, a P-38 Lightning pilot, was assigned to the 82nd Fighter Group and flew numerous combat missions over Italy and North Africa during World War II. The 82nd Fighter Group was composed of the 95th, 96th and 97th Fighter Squadrons. (Courtesy photo)
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