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appalachiablue

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3. Richard Bong: Boy from Poplar, Wisconsin:

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Thu May 23, 2024, 11:19 PM

May 2024

- (6 mins). Richard Bong's background and military service in WWII. Visit to the Bong Veterans Historical Center in Poplar, Wisc. and a talk by a veteran volunteer.
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Richard Bong grew up on a small farm in the village of Poplar, Wisc. He later became a decorated veteran, including the Medal of Honor.
Bong was known as the 'Ace of Aces' for being the WWII fighter pilot who downed the most enemy aircraft in his P-38 Lighting with a record of 40 total in his over 200 mission flights. Bong was one of the best fighter pilots to ever live and his record is still unmatched to this day.

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WW2 Ace, Richard Bong's Plane, 'Marge' Wreckage Possibly Found, So. Pacific; MoH Award MacArthur [View all] appalachiablue May 2024 OP

Looking forward to visting the Bong Museum in the near future. We live within easy driving distant to the museum. On.... usaf-vet May 2024 #1

Lucky you, have a great visit. Love the local stories, Bong was so appalachiablue May 2024 #2

Video: Richard 'Dick' Bong, Legends of Airpower 407, 1 yr. ago appalachiablue May 2024 #4

Richard Bong: Boy from Poplar, Wisconsin: appalachiablue May 2024 #3