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May
17
2012
The Memphis Belle
Posted by HW on 17 May 2012 /
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Published on May 17, 2012 During World War II, Major Robert K. Morgan piloted one of the most famous aircraft of WWII, the “Memphis Belle.” The B-17F was named after Morgan’s wartime sweetheart from Memphis, Margaret Polk. The Memphis Belle received recognition on May 17, 1943 when, flying out of Bassingbourn, England, with the 324th [...]
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May
5
2012
Alan Shepard in Space
Posted by HW on 05 May 2012 /
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Published on May 5, 2012 Fifty-one years ago this month, on May 5, 1961 that Alan Shepard rocketed skyward to become America’s first man in space. Lieutenant Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr., was a Navy test pilot before being selected by NASA for Project Mercury. From among the seven astronauts selected for America’s first efforts [...]
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