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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 ...
Local World War II veteran celebrates 103rd birthday
DELHI TWP, Ohio (WKRC) - Kenneth Beard, a World War II veteran living in Delhi Township, celebrated his 103rd birthday on ...
Kansas City Star on MSN13d
Divers’ discovery of World War II plane crash leads to ID of US soldier, officials say
A 2019 discovery by Danish divers found the wreck in the depth of the Baltic Sea, leading excavators to later pull evidence ...
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Sleepless night in churches and barns on World War II Long March
The Long March began at Stalag Luft III, in what is now Zagan, Poland. Stalag Luft III was a prisoner-of-war camp built by ...
Reading Eagle on MSN2d
Over 40 World War II veterans sign historic rifle at The Highlands at Wyomissing
Andrew Biggio never met his great-uncle, but he’s gotten to know him well. “My uncle was killed in World War II — I’m named after him,” Biggio said. “He didn’t make it home from his war, and I did. I ...
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World War II vet honored at European battle sites, marks 100th birthday
Dennis Boldt sat in his West Mankato living room as he reflected on his trip last summer to Europe, where he was honored for ...
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Local World War II Veteran celebrates milestone birthday
BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. (WAOW) - Rueben Kolpack, a World War II Veteran celebrated his 104th birthday. Rueben Kolpack was drafted into the Army at 21 years old, and served in the 2nd armored division. His ...