| Age | 25 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 30 June, 1922 |
| Birthplace | Franklin, Kentucky |
| Died | 7 January, 1948 |
| Place of Death | near Franklin, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Military |
On January 7, 1948, 25-year-old Captain Thomas F. Mantell, a Kentucky Air National Guard pilot, died in the crash of his P-51 Mustang fighter, after being sent in pursuit of an unidentified flying object (UFO). The event was among the most publicized early UFO incidents.
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