James S. Solomon

James S. Solomon was a pilot with HALPRO. He and his crew ferried Old King Solomon overseas.

James and his crew flew the June 12, 1942 mission to Ploesti.  Click here to read his account.

As noted in his report, he developed "sand fly fever" and was eventually removed from combat status.

Upon arrival (approximately the 15th of June) at RAF Habbaniya Aerodrome, Lt Solomon was admitted to the base hospital with Sandfly fever.  

Lt. Solomon remained in the British hospital after the Old King Solomon departed for RAF Fayid or to RAF Karachi, India.

Upon returning to the detachment, Lt. Solomon was grounded due to his illness and never flew with detachment again. When Lt. Solomon recovered from his illness, he became the personal pilot for General Lewis H. Brereton. Flying the General around North Africa, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India and China.