page_title: James S. Varnell Jr.
hierarchical_section_title: James S. Varnell Jr.
caption_attribution_description: English: Lt. James S. Varnell of the 2nd Fighter squadron/52nd Fighter Group climbs from his North American P-51 Mustang "Little Eva" (44-13431)
context_page_description: James Sullins Varnell Jr. was a United States Army Air Forces fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 17 aircraft during World War II; he was the top ace of the 52nd Fighter Group.
context_section_description: James Sullins Varnell Jr. (December 9, 1921 – April 9, 1945) was a United States Army Air Forces fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 17 aircraft during World War II; he was the top ace of the 52nd Fighter Group.
caption: Lt. James S. Varnell in his P-51 Mustang "Little Eva"
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