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In the heart of Los Angeles, are a multitude of Hollywood's celebrities whom had graced the silver screen. But hidden amongst them are a select few who share a secret passion for aviation. These celebrities weren't content with just the...
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In September of 1944, on the small Pacific island of Peleliu, the United States Marine Corps Fighter pilots of VMF-122 were tired, and worn from being stuck on an island where the relentless boredom was only surpassed by the sweltering...
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Young Robert Anderson Hoover learned to fly at Berry Field in Nashville, Tennessee while working at a local grocery store to help pay for his flying lessons. Eventually Robert enlisted in the Tennessee National Guard and was sent for further...
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On September 4th, 2003 - Three Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagles descended over Poland, and began to follow the railroad tracks that lead into Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Each aircraft piloted by a child of a holocaust survivor, each aircraft carrying...
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- US Army PhotoIn 1944, Charles Carpenter was assigned to combat duty in France with the 1st Bombardment Division. and was assigned an L-4H Grasshopper to fly artillery support and reconnaissance missions in support of the U.S. 4th Armored Division....
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