A flight of four Mustangs, led by Lt Pretorius, conducted a rail interdiction mission in the YD area. After attacking their primary target successfully, they proceeded to a village north-east of Sibyon-ni, which they attacked with rockets. While pulling out of his dive, 2Lt C.J. Pappas' aircraft was seen to explode in a silvery flash, although there was only light 20 mm flak in the vicinity. Further investigation revealed no sign of 2Lt Pappas or his aircraft. It was his first mission.

Hi John.

From here - United States (or Google Critton John Pappas).

Critton was awarded the following:

• South African Korea 1950-1953 (2/Lt  CJ. Pappas);
• U.N. Korea 1950-1954  (2Lt  C.J. Pappas). both with officially impressed naming, in their original named card boxes of issue, together with U.S.A. Divisional Citation Badge, extremely fine (3).  ?2000-2500. ( The medals are pictured).

His photograph appears on http://www.cieldegloire.com/sq_saaf_002.php Scroll down and click on his name.

Regards,

Brian Goodwin. Scotland