John Clarence "Bucky" Egan (September 8, 1915 – April 16, 1961) was an American pilot who served with the 100th Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II …

Aug 25, 2024 · John Clarence “Bucky” Egan was considered a role model for the newly arrived air crews joining the 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts. Egan's career began in March 1940 …

Jan 17, 2024 · John Egan was a role model to the men of the 'Bloody 100th' Bomb Group during World War II and famously gave the group its personality.

During World War II he served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign and was a Prisoner of War in Germany. During the Korean conflict he was assigned duties in FEAF. …

Jan 26, 2024 · Who was the real John Egan? John Clarence Egan was everything you might expect of the charming, swaggering American pilots of the Second World War. Moustachioed …

Feb 23, 2024 · In the final scene of Masters of the Air episode 6, Major John 'Bucky' Egan arrives at Stalag Luft III, where he finds many of his friends from the 100th Bomb Group, including …

Jul 11, 2018 · John “Bucky” Egan was originally the 100th operations officer, and Gale “Bucky” Cleven was the initial commander of the 350th Bomb Squad­ron. Just two of the several Bucks …

Dec 15, 2023 · One of the commanders of the “Bloody 100th,” John C. Egan is among the most famous airmen to be portrayed in Masters of the Air. In 1940, he joined up as a Flying Cadet at …

Major John Clarence "Bucky" Egan was an American pilot who served with the 100th Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Forces. He later took command of the group's 418th …

Dec 5, 2024 · John Egan was a significant figure in World War II, known for his bravery and leadership. To understand his contributions, it’s essential to delve into the historical context of …