Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Thomas Willard Pete Ray Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Willard Pete Ray through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

Thomas Willard Pete Ray, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1961–1961Years on this page

1961

Final B-26 Mission

Captain · Alabama Air National Guard Pilot · Bay of Pigs · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Ray flies an American-crewed B-26 during the final mission.

Role range: 1960-1962

Mad Dog Flight

Captain · Alabama Air National Guard Pilot · Bay of Pigs · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Killed after his B-26 bomber was shot down during the final air mission of the Bay of Pigs operation.

Role range: 1960-1962

Records, sources and methodology

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