[Rummyfan]

I never knew of McGovern's deeds during WWII until reading Stephen Ambrose's book (The Wild Blue?) where he featured largely. He really was a genuine war hero, flying twenty-some combat missions as the commnad pilot of a B-24. His reticence to trumpet that experience stands in sharp contrast to Senator Kerry doesn't it???? Nevertheless, as a Presidential candidate at the height of the Cold War and during the Vietnam War, he was a disaster! So much for wartime combat leadership being the sole qualification for higher office.

And I don't mean to demean any vets - thanks to all for their service!

[krb]

Do you know which Bomber he flew? My grandad served as a navigator on the B-24 "Squirrely Shirley." That's why I ask...