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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: Armament: None Engines: Two Lycoming R-680-9s of 295 hp ea. Maximum speed: 197 mph Cruising speed: 173 mph Range: 750 miles Ceiling: 19,000 ft. Span: 40 ft. 4 in. Length: 31 ft. 8 in. Height: 9 ft. 10 in. Weight: 6,062 lbs. loaded Serial number: 41-12150