Thomas George Lanphier Jr. | |
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| Born | November 27, 1915 |
| Died | November 26, 1987 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Known for | Mission to shoot down the plane of Admiral Yamamoto |
| Spouse | Phyllis Lanphier |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent | Thomas George Lanphier Sr. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force (Idaho Air National Guard) |
| Years of service | 1941–1971 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Thomas George Lanphier Jr. (November 27, 1915 – November 26, 1987) was a Panama-born American colonel and fighter pilot during World War II who was first given sole credit, then later partial credit shared with Rex T. Barber, for shooting down the plane carrying Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the commander in chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy.[1] Most modern historians discount his version entirely, giving Barber the whole credit for the kill.[2]
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obitwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Davis, Donald A. (2005). Lightning Strike: The Secret Mission to Kill Admiral Yamamoto and Avenge Pearl Harbor. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-30906-6.