and about to be swung aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) on August 3 1943.
WWII
The Pacific Theater of Operations produced these two high scoring aces in World War II; Major Richard Bong and Major Thomas McGuire Jr.
Both men flew P-38 Lightnings in the Southwest Pacific, and each received the Medal of Honor in recognition of his courage and accomplishments.
Seemingly unproven, but good sport if it is
Thanks, DJ!
