Posted on Sep 24, 2016
RICHARD IRA BONG ace of aces p-38 Lightning .wmv
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Birthdays today : Richard Ira Bong, who would become America's "Ace of Aces," was born on September 24, 1920, the son of a Swedish immigrant. He grew up on a farm near the small town of Poplar, Wisconsin. http://acepilots.com/usaaf_bong.html
http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm
http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm
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And he flew the P-38 Lightning. I grew up in Hawaii fascinated by stories of Dick Bong and the P-38. Happy Birthday, Major Bong. Thanks, SGT John " Mac " McConnell.
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