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Contact Info
Home Town Avon & Mitchell, South Dakota
Last Address Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Date of Passing Oct 21, 2012
Location of Interment Rock Creek Cemetery - Washington DC, District Of Columbia
He flew 35 B-24 combat missions from Italy. Included in them were several feats of great piloting. He later became a senator and presidential candidate.
Aircraft/Missile Information
TECHNICAL NOTES: Engines: Two Jacobs R-755-9s of 245 hp each Maximum speed: 175 mph Cruising speed: 150 mph Range: 750 miles Ceiling: 15,000 ft. Span: 41 ft. 11 in. Length: 32 ft. 9 in. Height: 9 ft. 11 in. Weight: 5,700 lbs. maximum