[Terry Mross]

Fighter pilots at 19 years old. I had no idea. Interesting that he flew P51 Mustangs. An ex wife’s uncle was a P51 instructor during WWII outside Waco, Texas.

[Snickering Hound]

Fighter pilots at 19 years old. I had no idea. Interesting that he flew P51 Mustangs. An ex wife’s uncle was a P51 instructor during WWII outside Waco, Texas.

There were Colonels leading air groups who hadn't even turned 25...

[oh8eleven]

Fighter pilots at 19 years old. I had no idea.
Today's 19 year old boys are still in mommy's basement.
The ranks of WWII soldiers were filled with teenagers - some as young as 14.