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William John “Bill” Crawford received the Medal of Honor award from President Ronald Reagan at the U.S. Air Force Academy on May 30, 1984 after it was first presented to his father 40 years ago.
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Dick Rutan, a decorated Vietnam War pilot who co-piloted the history-making Voyager aircraft on the first non-stop, refuel-free circumnavigation of the globe, passed away on May 3 at the age of 85.
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The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, recently completed a unique project: restoring a retired Douglas A-4M Skyhawk to its former glory for static display.
Four Mitsubishi F1M2 “Pete” floatplanes, relics of World War II, are currently for sale in Blenheim, New Zealand. The airframes, offered by Controller.com, are described as complete fuselages but lacking wings and engines based on photos provided.
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Capt. Raymond Hower, a U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, recently conducted a commemorative flight to honor his great-uncle, LCDR Louis A. Conter. Conter, who passed away on Apr. 1st, at the age of 102, held the distinction of being the last known survivor of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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