Thousands removed from their homes in Hong Kong after a 1,000-pound WWII bomb found
Bomb Found in Hong Kong Triggers Evacuations Last night, thousands in Hong Kong’s busy district evacuated as experts worked to safely dispose of a massive bomb that dates back to World War II. The nearly five-foot-long, 1,000-pound device was discovered on a construction site in Cooley Bay on Friday, adding to a list of similar […]
Poland at its highest risk of conflict since WWII following Russian drone strike.
Poland Responds to Drone Attacks as Tensions With Russia Escalate Just days after President Trump met with Polish President Karol Naulocky in Washington, Russia initiated a drone attack on Poland, launching around 20 drones into the NATO member state. This incident marked a significant escalation, with NATO allies feeling pressured to respond to what many […]
Daughter of Nazi officer accused of stealing WWII painting in Argentina
Nazi Officer’s Daughter Indicted Over Stolen Art In Argentina, prosecutors have charged Patricia Cadien, the daughter of a Nazi officer, for attempting to conceal an 18th-century Italian painting that was taken during World War II and has been unseen for roughly 80 years. The indictment came shortly after Cadien, 59, reportedly turned over a “portrait […]
City Council Meeting Turns Heated Over Proposal to Remove WWII Memorial
Florida City Council Meeting Sparks Outrage Over WWII Memorial A recent Boca Raton City Council meeting became quite heated as residents rallied to save a World War II memorial that is slated for removal due to a proposed redevelopment project. The city is looking to transform a 30-acre area. Plans include constructing residential buildings, new […]
Shinto group visits Long Island from Japan to mark 80 years since the conclusion of WWII
A last-minute journey marked the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of World War II’s conclusion. On Tuesday, three Japanese Shinto priests arrived at the American Armor Museum in Long Island following an invitation to a military-themed ceremony. They quickly made their way from Japan after the invitation came in unexpectedly. “I wanted to pray purely,” […]
City council meeting in Florida becomes heated over proposal to replace WWII veterans’ memorial
The recent City Council meeting in Florida has turned tumultuous amid proposals to demolish the World War II Veterans Memorial for a government campus redevelopment project. Residents are expressing their anger more forcefully than before, insisting, “Stop this project,” as voiced by John Perlman, a Boca Raton local. Buffy Tucker, whose grandfather served in World […]
WWII Veteran Regarded as America’s Final Living ‘Ace’ Pilot Passes Away
A US World War II veteran passed away on August 14th in Nebraska at the age of 103. Donald McPherson, a veteran and recognized American hero, served as a naval pilot flying the F6F Hellcat Fighter aboard the USS Essex in the Pacific, as reported on Saturday. The American Fighter Ace Association and the Fagen […]
Donald McPherson, the last WWII ace Navy pilot in America, has passed away at the age of 103.
Donald McPherson, Last American WWII Ace Pilot, Dies at 103 Donald McPherson, a World War II veteran, passed away in Nebraska at the age of 103. He was recognized as the last surviving “Ace” pilot from that conflict. Serving as a naval fighter pilot for the F6F Hellcat on the USS Essex in the Pacific, […]
‘A Man of Belief’: Final American WWII Ace Pilot Passes Away at 103
Last Surviving WWII Ace Pilot Passes Away Donald McPherson, America’s final surviving World War II ace pilot, died at his Nebraska residence on August 14, as reported by Beatrice Daily Sun. He was 103 years old. McPherson had an impressive military career, shooting down five Japanese aircraft while piloting an F6F Hellcat with squadron VF-83 […]
WWII Pilot Missing for 82 Years Will Be Laid to Rest in Arlington
World War II Bomber Navigator Identified After 80 Years The remains of a World War II bomber navigator, lost for eight decades, are set to return to Arlington National Cemetery. On August 3, 1943, U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Henry J. Carlin was serving as a navigator on a B-25C “Mitchell” bomber when six […]