by Hal Bryan | Mar 20, 2021 | History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, military, P-47, Warbirds, wwii
January 19, 2017 – During World War II, thanks in large part to the pervasive patriotism of the day, it was a common occurrence for communities to raise funds to purchase a piece of war materiel, which would then bear that community’s name. Tanks, trucks, and jeeps...
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | Honoring The Past, P-47, Warbirds
On August 26 the wheels of the P-47 Dottie Mae left the Nampa, Idaho ground for its first public flight. This moment was special for anyone who is a fan of World War II history and even more special for lovers of the P-47 Thunderbolt. Link To...