Thomas George Lanphier Jr.

Thomas George Lanphier Jr. (November 27, 1915 – November 26, 1987) was a colonel and fighter pilot during World War II who was first given sole credit, then later partial credit, for shooting down the plane carrying Admiral Yamamoto, the commander in chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Most modern historians discount his version entirely, giving Rex T. Barber credit for the kill.

Thomas George Lanphier Jr.

Thomas George Lanphier Jr. (November 27, 1915 – November 26, 1987) was a colonel and fighter pilot during World War II who was first given sole credit, then later partial credit, for shooting down the plane carrying Admiral Yamamoto, the commander in chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Most modern historians discount his version entirely, giving Rex T. Barber credit for the kill.