Captain Francis J. Lent - MN Aces 14
From Planes on the Prairie by Max Sabin and Sam Kennedy
October 27, 2025 · 27 min · Season 3 · Episode 14
About this episode
This episode covers the life and combat career of Captain Francis J. Lent, a pilot from Melrose, MN, who served in the New Guinea Air Campaign.
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.
People in this episode
Hosts: Max Sabin, Sam Kennedy
Topics covered
- aviation history
- military combat
- World War II
- New Guinea
- pilot biography
Keywords
- Captain Francis J. Lent
- aviation
- New Guinea Air Campaign
- military history
- World War II
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 431st FS, 475th FG
Places: Melrose, MN
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