Remains of U.S. soldier who vanished amid WWII amphibious invasion are identified
A soldier who went missing in action during an aquatic mission in World War II has been accounted for, military officials ...
York veteran Harold Pressel was awarded a Purple Heart 80 years after wounds in WW II
Harold "Bud" Pressel was awarded the Purple Heart he earned in 1944 when his bomber was shot down over Germany and he was ...
'They finally gave us closure': WWII sergeant's remains coming home 80 years after death
Scientists studied genetic material called mitochondrial DNA. In September 2023, they officially concluded the remains were ...
The 'Toughest Fords Ever Built' May Have Been During World War II
Ford is known for making durable cars, trucks, and SUVs. During World War II, the company also produced some tanks that were ...
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A B-52 Once Shot Down a MiG Fighter Over Vietnam
Airman First Class Albert Moore became the last B-52 gunner to down an enemy aircraft with rear guns in any American war.
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Beauford Udell celebrates 100th birthday
BELOIT - Beauford Udell of Beloit recently celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 24. He is a World War II veteran and was a Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17 bomber during the war. He worked as an ...
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Avro Lancaster vs. Halifax: Which was Britain’s Best WWII Heavy Bomber?
The Avro Lancaster was definitely the most famous British bomber of WWII, but was it the best? When one thinks of the Royal ...
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The 10 Young Men Who Died Giving Wyoming's Bomber Mountain Its Name
Bomber Mountain in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains paid dearly to earn its name when a B-17 Flying Fortress crashed into it in ...
This 100-year-old was a B-24 bomber navigator -- and a Mets’ Veteran of the Game. Meet Preston (Moe) Plumb.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Preston (Moe) Plumb says that throughout his life he was conscious of a healthy lifestyle, a nutritious ...
York WWII vet, 100, to finally get his Purple Heart 80 years after his plane was shot down
Harold "Bud" Pressel was injured when he bailed from his B-24 after it was struck by flak over enemy lines in 1944. He's ...
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Remains of Dutchess County man killed in World War II identified
The remains of a Dutchess County man killed while serving in the armed forces during World War II have been identified, the ...
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Heinkel He 111 vs Junkers Ju 88: Which was the Best Nazi Bomber?
Nazi Germany was thankfully on the losing end of the ledger during World War II, and as such, the Luftwaffe’s bombers didn’t ...