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FROM THE ARCHIVES: World War II vet's bombsight was 20-20
Druffel values greatly the experiences he gained serving America during World War II. And he's proud of the hard work and ...
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Ranked: 5 Best Aircraft Carriers of World War II
The top five WWII aircraft carriers—chosen for their strategic impact and bravery—include the iconic USS Enterprise (CV-6) ...
Charlie Brown, the West Virginia bomber pilot that was saved by an enemy pilot in World War II
A West Virginian man was flying a damaged B-17 bomber that was about to be shot down by German forces during World War II ...
How a secret weapon built in Cincinnati helped end World War II
Crosley-produced proximity fuses were the first deployed to enemy lines and responsible for the first kill of an enemy aircraft. The world's first smart bomb, produced here in Cincinnati, turned the ...
Barbara J. Mabe, former World War II defense worker and Baltimore Sun route owner, dies
Barbara J. Mabe, a former World War II defense worker and Baltimore Sun route owner, died Oct. 17 from complications of a stroke at her Ellicott City home. She was 98. Barbara Joan Litchfield, ...
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Remembering the "Forgotten 15th": Families and friends honor World War II 15th Air Force veterans at reunion
Veterans, family members and friends gathered in Tucson for a reunion, honoring the so-called “Forgotten 15th” who played a ...
Viral Chatter on MSN15d
The P-38 Lightning: Unsung Hero of World War II
When it comes to World War II fighter planes, the P-51 Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire often steal the spotlight. But ...
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Local World War II veteran full of life at 100 years old
A local hero and World War II veteran is marking a huge milestone. Harry Long turned 100 on Oct. 15. His life has been filled with incredible stories, from flying bomber missions in the war to ...
World War II-themed art exhibit continues at Black Hawk College, Moline
The ArtSpace Gallery at Black Hawk College is exhibiting “Love from Howie” – mixed media works by Colleen McCarty-Tomlinson – through Friday, Nov. 1, according to a news release. The ArtSpace Gallery ...