Planes on the Prairie

Captain Francis J. Lent - MN Aces 14

October 27, 2025·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Welcome back to another episode of our Minnesota Aces Series, this time covering Captain Francis J. Lent of Melrose, MN! Lent served with the 431st FS of the famed 475th FG, downing 11 aircraft in the New Guinea Air Campaign. Follow along to hear about Lent's life and combat career, along with context on the air battle for New Guinea in 1943.

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