Comments on: Richard Ira Bong: American World War II Ace of Aces http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:36:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Paul http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-555156 Paul Tue, 10 May 2011 02:15:04 +0000 #comment-555156 A true american pioneer who pushed the envelope and created an atmosphere of daring and courage. A ttribute to our country's ability to produce seemingly ordinary people that arise and conquer extrodinary circumstances. One of the chosen few. An inspiration that will never die. I hope his exploits and commitments will bestow a faith sadly lacking in his country and his people. A true american pioneer who pushed the envelope and created an atmosphere of daring and courage. A ttribute to our country's ability to produce seemingly ordinary people that arise and conquer extrodinary circumstances. One of the chosen few. An inspiration that will never die. I hope his exploits and commitments will bestow a faith sadly lacking in his country and his people.

]]> By: maddie http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-233207 maddie Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:24:56 +0000 #comment-233207 Richard Bong, is my great uncle. I've visited the museum many a times and right now im in AP History studying World War II. It amazes me at how much he did but how not a lot of people know about him. I only wish i could've known him before he died. I've only heard wonderful things about him. Richard Bong, is my great uncle. I've visited the museum many a times and right now im in AP History studying World War II. It amazes me at how much he did but how not a lot of people know about him. I only wish i could've known him before he died. I've only heard wonderful things about him.

]]> By: Day 2: The Prairie « Destination Sitka http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-104248 Day 2: The Prairie « Destination Sitka Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:29:00 +0000 #comment-104248 [...] the Richard I. Bong bridge into Minnesota. It’s named for a World War II ace, you can read his incredible story at HistoryAlive.com. We’ve just ended in western North Dakota, where with only rolling hills, and nothing to [...] [...] the Richard I. Bong bridge into Minnesota. It's named for a World War II ace, you can read his incredible story at HistoryAlive.com. We've just ended in western North Dakota, where with only rolling hills, and nothing to [...]

]]> By: Nina http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-47841 Nina Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:47:34 +0000 #comment-47841 Hi, I'm doing a monolouge on Richard Bong for school, and I'm having some difficulties finding some credible books and websites about him. If anyone has any sources for me, if you could email me at dorkable2563@gmail.com that would be great. =D Thank you. Hi,
I'm doing a monolouge on Richard Bong for school, and I'm having some difficulties finding some credible books and websites about him. If anyone has any sources for me, if you could email me at dorkable2563@gmail.com that would be great. =D

Thank you.

]]> By: David Miler http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-36908 David Miler Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:10:36 +0000 #comment-36908 The greatest and most humble Army Air Corp pilot of all time. His record never will be equaled. He was killed because of a defect in the very early Lockheed P-80 airplane, it also claimed the life of Milo B. He could have got out of the P-80, but he would have risked killing people on the ground, thus we he jumped he was to low to save his own life. I visited his grave on my way to Duluth to visit relatives in 1993. He should always be deeply honored and remembered. David W. Miller, Lockeed P-38 Fan, The best fighter of world war , Nuff said[' The greatest and most humble Army Air Corp pilot of all time. His record never will be equaled. He was killed because of a defect in the very early Lockheed P-80 airplane, it also claimed the life of Milo B. He could have got out of the P-80, but he would have risked killing people on the ground, thus we he jumped he was to low to save his own life. I visited his grave on my way to Duluth to visit relatives in 1993. He should always be deeply honored and remembered. David W. Miller, Lockeed P-38 Fan, The best fighter of world war , Nuff said['

]]> By: Wilfred N. Lind http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-36671 Wilfred N. Lind Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:06:31 +0000 #comment-36671 I was a B-29 AC home in Minneapolis on leave during WWII. I received a call from a local Air Corps Office, "would I like to fly Major Bong home to Superior?" He was on leave passing through Minneapolis. "You betcha!" . I picked him up at the Minneapolis terminal. We went over to the St. Paul Airport. I was given as Cessna UC-78. When we boarded to leave, I stepped back and said to him, " after you". He said, "I thought you are the pilot". I said. "I am but I don't want to miss a opportunity to see you fly". It was a thrill! I was a B-29 AC home in Minneapolis on leave during WWII. I received a call from a local Air Corps Office, "would I like to fly Major Bong home to Superior?" He was on leave passing through Minneapolis. "You betcha!" . I picked him up at the Minneapolis terminal. We went over to the St. Paul Airport. I was given as Cessna UC-78. When we boarded to leave, I stepped back and said to him, " after you". He said, "I thought you are the pilot". I said. "I
am but I don't want to miss a opportunity to see you fly". It was a thrill!

]]> By: Thomas Wiedmeyer http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-28434 Thomas Wiedmeyer Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:39:43 +0000 #comment-28434 Sam, Suggest you read the book Protect and Avenge, The 49th Fighter Group in World War 2. Has a lot of articles on Richard Bong. Sam,

Suggest you read the book Protect and Avenge, The 49th Fighter Group in World War 2. Has a lot of articles on Richard Bong.

]]> By: sam whitlock http://www.historynet.com/richard-ira-bong-american-world-war-ii-ace-of-aces.htm#comment-27151 sam whitlock Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:27:29 +0000 #comment-27151 Hi, i read this article it is awesome!!! I am doing a project for antional history day on RIchard I bong, I really need help on coming up with a thesis statment for this guy. NHD.com has all the rules, any suggetions or ideas i ould love to hear them. Hi, i read this article it is awesome!!! I am doing a project for antional history day on RIchard I bong, I really need help on coming up with a thesis statment for this guy. NHD.com has all the rules, any suggetions or ideas i ould love to hear them.

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