This video recounts the story of Ed McNeff, a pilot of the 355th Fighter Group, highlighting his first dogfight against the ...
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (WLS) -- Although Waukegan native Janice C. Christensen flew military aircraft during World War II, she was not recognized as a member of the military until Friday. At her grave ...
The Millville Army Air Field Museum hosted World War II veteran and Tuskegee Airman Eugene Richardson on Saturday. Richardson, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, gave a presentation detailing ...
Col. Joe Peterburs flew the same aircraft type he piloted during WWII. "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir reported on a remarkable moment as a 100-year-old World War II fighter pilot returned to ...
Day, June 6, 1944. We follow the fighter pilot’s mission to protect Allied bombers, strafe enemy positions, and provide cover for the invasion forces below. Through this perspective, we explore the ...
RAEFORD, N.C. (WTVD) -- A North Carolina veteran who was a World War II fighter pilot is celebrating his upcoming 100th birthday by skydiving. Ed Cottrell served in the Army Air Corps from August 1942 ...
LIVERMORE, Calif. (KGO) -- On Memorial Day, a remarkable tribute was held for the U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant who went missing after his plane was shot down in 1944. After a memorial mass at a ...
" (World War II) remains the standard, if you will, of recognition," Lempke said, but Johanns' efforts are also aimed at veterans of the Korean War, Vietnam, and, most recently, Iraq and Afghanistan.
WWII veterans don't let the shutdown stop them from entering their memorial. Oct. 1, 2013— -- A group of 92 Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight Veterans refused to let a government shutdown stop ...