Military Times on MSN1d
The P-51 Mustang and the man who won the World War II air war with it
It was thanks to former WWI pilot Tommy Hitchcock that the P-51 entered U.S service — and changed the skies over Europe ...
Defense News11d
How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...
Wenatchee World6d
World War II-era bombers to fly into Pangborn Memorial Airport after 2-year hiatus
The Commemorative Air Force plans to fly its World War II planes into Pangborn Memorial Airport, after roughly two-years.
Archaeology9d
Airman's Remains Recovered From WWII Bomber
McCollum’s name is recorded on the Wall of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, along with others still missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to ...
DC News Now on MSN6d
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with Frederick community
A World War II veteran in western Maryland celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday. Staff Sgt. Melvin Hurwitz piloted B-17 bombers over Europe during the ...
Navy Times12d
How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
The U.S. bombers sank ... Units in World War II” by Ikuhiko Hata and Yasuho Izawa; “The First Team: Pacific Naval Air Combat from Pearl Harbor to Midway” by John B. Lundstrom; “Duel ...