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I was shot down, escaped PoW camp & fought for Russians… I’d do it all again, says pilot, 100, teaching kids about WW2
FIGHTER pilot Joe Peterburs had to wait 80 years to complete his 50th wartime mission. His first attempt was in April 1945 ...
In a first, explorers at WWII shipwreck discover aircraft from legendary Battle of Midway
The most surprising find was the first-ever discovery of underwater aircraft that had flown on the Midway battlefield, NOAA ...
'Super Scooper' aircraft plays key role in tackling WNC wildfires with water drops
Farrell told News 13 that the Super Scooper needs a water source at least one mile long. They fly in with two valves open on ...
N.L. government commits to repairing 5th water bomber 7 years after, with grounding
All of Newfoundland and Labrador's five water bombers will be in service for the 2026-27 wildfire season, promises the ...
WWII dive bomber found on Pacific floor — with a bomb still attached, NOAA says
The Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber was trapped inside the USS Yorktown with this bomb still attached to its cradle. The aircraft carrier was sunk by a Japanese submarine after the 1942 Battle of ...