John Trevor Godfrey (March 28, 1922 – June 12, 1958) was an American fighter pilot and flying ace in the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force during World War II. 4th Fighter Group Godfrey achieved 18 air-to-air kills against the Luftwaffe, before he was shot down by flak and captured by the Germans on August 24, 1944. Godfrey was friend and wingman to Don Gentile. Together with his wingman Dominic Salvatore Gentile, they were known as ‘Captains Courageous’, ‘The Two Man Air Force’, ‘Messerschmitt Killers’, or ‘Damon and Pythias’ He was promoted to the rank of major before he was discharged from the Army Air Forces shortly following the war. Post war Originally from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, he served in the Rhode Island State Senate. He died on June 12, 1958 of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. His life is told in the 1958 book, The Look of Eagles, written with Thomas D. White. References External links Johnny Godfrey at acesofww2.com 4th Fighter Group WWII official association website 1922 births 1958 deaths American World War II flying aces Neurological disease deaths in Rhode Island Deaths from motor neuron disease People from Woonsocket, Rhode Island Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Recipients of the Silver Star Shot-down aviators United States Army officers United States Army personnel of World War II