Posted on Jun 2, 2017

This Future American President Escaped Being Tortured and Cannibalized During World War II

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This is a rather gruesome tale, but little known to many.

This Future American President Escaped Being Tortured and Cannibalized During World War II

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SGT Aaron Atwood

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The book "Flyboys" gives account of this story on great detail; along with those who weren't so lucky.

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LTC John Mohor

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The Book Fly Boys detailed it well. The same author as Flags of our Fathers. Thanks for your post SGT David Reynolds

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LTC Stephen C.

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President Bush piloted a Grumman TBM Avenger, a monstrous torpedo bomber.

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SSgt Christopher Brose

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A small point of correction -- it's not a dive bomber, it's just a torpedo bomber.

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LTC Stephen C.

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You are correct, SSgt Christopher Brose. Thanks!

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This Future American President Escaped Being Tortured and Cannibalized During World War II

This Future American President Escaped Being Tortured and Cannibalized During World War II

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