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The Flying Tigers and the USMC Black Sheep Squadron were elite WWII fighter units. 'Pappy' Boyington fought for both.

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Vintage WWII aircraft may buzz the skies over Bridgeport, Fairmont and Clarksburg next year. Peter Ballard, Warbird Rides Coordinator of the Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, stopped by ...

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Lucite's versatility has led designers to use it in creating everything from interpretations of traditional and historic ...

Submarines have changed both naval warfare and global politics. Here are some of the most important submarines that ever ...

He can portray a corrupt cop as easily as an action hero, a passionate civil rights activist or a curious musician. And even ...

Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5 ...

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