Allies To Remember Failed WWII Parachute Operation
Veterans and royals gather this weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of one of World War II's greatest Allied debacles: an unprecedented but failed airborne operation to seize Dutch bridges and forge ...
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WASPs: Female pilots in World War II
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...
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World War I Actually Led To The Popularization Of Candy Bars
Candy bars instantly boost your mood and energy, and that is part of the reason why they became so popular among soldiers ...
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Lecture series features WWII Marine pilot’s stand at the Battle of Wake Island
Dr. William Ramsey, a professor of history at Lander University, kicked off the community lecture series Sept. 3 at the ...
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WWII pilot killed in 1942 to be buried with honors today in Middletown
Aug. 7—MIDDLETOWN — A World War II pilot who was killed 82 years ago will be buried with full military honors Wednesday morning in his hometown. U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Dan Winstead ...
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Airmen's Search for Remains Recalls Top Secret WWII Mission to Turn Planes into Flying Bombs
U.S. airmen in England assisted with an archaeological dig aimed at finding the remains of an Army pilot lost there during ...
SC couple helped find crash site of missing WWII pilot. Now to sift through the wreckage.
Conway attorney Carla Grabert-Lowenstein and her husband Henry helped find the crash site of missing World War 2 pilot 1st.
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World War II pilot identified, being brought back home to Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — A missing Idaho World War II pilot will make his way home, after being identified by his family this year. The Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (DPAA) announced in a news ...
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The Best Grab Bars
Learn more› By Anna Wenner We've added a section on how to properly install a grab bar. September 2024 Using a grab bar is one of the best ways to prevent slips and falls in your home.
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Hundreds attend funeral for WWII pilot buried in his hometown 82 years after his death
Dan Winstead Corson was given a hero's homecoming. The World War II pilot, who was killed in action 82 years ago, was buried with full military honors Wednesday morning in Woodside Cemetery.
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Book review: A barrier-breaking WWII hero
the first Asian American to become a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during WWII. Lee was born in Portland, Oregon, to Chinese immigrant parents in 1912. She became enamored by ...
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This airport landing is so challenging only 50 pilots are qualified to do it
There’s a Buddha in the cockpit. The orange-robed icon looks on as the pilot speedily executes a dramatic last-minute turn to land the A319 on the slender runway. A dozen passengers, some of ...