In April 1945, he assumed command of the 365th Fighter Group, "The Hell Hawks," at Fitzlar, Germany and transitioned the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter group from wartime to peacetime operations.
In April 1945, he assumed command of the 365th Fighter Group, "The Hell Hawks," at Fitzlar, Germany. He led the unit in their support of the General Patton's final push into Germany then transitioned the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter group from wartime to peacetime operations.