By mid April 1944, Bong’s total stood at 27 enemy aircraft destroyed. Having broken World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker’s total (26), the news prompted a personal note from the previous “ace of aces.” (National Archives)
By mid April 1944, Bong’s total stood at 27 enemy aircraft destroyed. Having broken World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker’s total (26), the news prompted a personal note from the previous “ace of aces.” (National Archives)