this post was submitted on 25 May 2024
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[–] Tugboater203@lemmy.world 32 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's pretty cool, I hope they made it home

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 46 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] slurpinderpin@lemmy.world 29 points 1 year ago

That’s a fucking hero. Guy had everything in the US, was a tall handsome professional athlete. But he gave it all up to fly bombers. Sacrifice for the greater good. Thank you Waddy

[–] Mokopa@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Would imagine it was 1944 as the B-29 didn't get deployed until May of that year. Great picture though.

[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Edited the title!

[–] finkrat@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Vague Metal Slug vibes

[–] Damage@feddit.it 4 points 1 year ago

Where'd the dog end up