David Muir shares emotional reunion between WWII veteran and fighter plane

Article Title: David Muir shares emotional reunion between WWII veteran and fighter plane

Article Excerpt: "Col. Joe Peterburs flew the same aircraft type he piloted during WWII. ...Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Peterburs, who enlisted in 1942 at the age of 18, took to the air in a P-51 Mustang, the legendary fighter aircraft in which he flew 49 combat missions during World War II. The historic flight was made possible by the nonprofit organization "Rumble Over the Redwoods," dedicated to preserving aviation heritage and inspiring future generations. ..."

Reference Source: abcnews.go.com

Car found parked in hangar of sunken WWII ship, baffling historians. See photos

Article Title: Car found parked in hangar of sunken WWII ship, baffling historians. See photos

Article Excerpt: "...Defying all logic, a vehicle has been found parked in the hangar of the USS Yorktown, which was famously sunk in the Pacific by a Japanese submarine during World War II. The baffling discovery was made Saturday, April 19, when NOAA..."

Reference Source: www.miamiherald.com

UK | Dorset veterans to retrace WWII route across Europe

Article Title: Dorset veterans to retrace WWII route across Europe

Article Excerpt: "... A GROUP of Army veterans and military vehicle enthusiasts are preparing for an ambitious mission.

In an event to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and VE Day and honour the fallen, they plan to drive a convoy of vintage 1940s Second World War Jeeps across Europe, tracing the exact route their former regiment took during the war. ... The aim of the D-DAY to VE DAY event is to raise funds for the Light Dragoons Charitable Trust.

The charity, which supports veterans and their families"

Reference Source: www.dorsetecho.co.uk

8 Must-See U.S. Navy Battleship Museums to Honor WWII History

Article Title: WWII History

Article Excerpt: "...America’s eight preserved battleship museums offer visitors a chance to connect with naval history. From the USS Texas, a World War I and II veteran, to the USS Missouri, where Japan’s surrender ended WWII, these ships showcase their strategic roles in global conflicts.

-Each vessel has unique features: USS North Carolina boasts nine levels for exploration, while USS Iowa houses a café. Currently, some battleships, like USS New Jersey, are undergoing significant refurbishments. ..."

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Postal worker drives nearly 400 miles on off day to deliver WWII letters to family, reports say

Article Title: Postal worker drives nearly 400 miles on off day to deliver WWII letters to family, reports say

Article Excerpt: "...Grand Prairie United States Postal Service carrier Alvin Gauthier helped a family reunite with World War II-era letters sent from their loved one who was serving in the Army.

Gauthier shared he knew the importance of the letters when he came across them in his work bag.

“I was getting ready for my route and found some letters that were dated back to 1942,” KXAS quoted Gauthier. “My main thought was I have to find this family.”

However, the letters offered few details other than being addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lamb who lived in Jacksonville, Arkansas. ..."

Reference Source: www.kptv.com

World War II veteran reflects on military service

Article Title: World War II veteran reflects on military service

Article Excerpt: "...He was only 17 when he enlisted in the Navy in 1943, ready to fight in WWII in the Pacific Ocean “I was in many battles, 9 of them, 10 of them.” “Iwo Jima was one of the worst,” I was a boat coxswain. They put a Jeep in my boat and 18 Marines.”..."

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Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle of Midway in Hawaiian Islands

Article Title: Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle of Midway in Hawaiian Islands

Snippet of Article: "... MIDWAY ATOLL, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (AP) — A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway. Vulcan Inc...."

Article Source: www.wjhl.com