[SMITHSONIANMAG.COM] This American Pilot Downed 40 Enemy Aircraft During World War II

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This American Pilot Downed 40 Enemy Aircraft During World War II. Researchers Discovered the Wreck of His Plane in a Pacific Jungle and Brought a Wing Back to His Home State Richard I. Bong, flying a plane decorated with a portrait of his future wife, Marge, became America's highest-scoring "ace" and received a Medal of Honor WWW.SMITHSONIANMAG.COM  06/08/2026 17:46:29  Generated by Gmail URL Link Preview by cloudHQ