[ArrogantBustard]

Oh. In that case, here's a totally gratuitous picture

of Dick Bong and the lovely Marjorie. In a P-38, of course.

Gotta have the P-38.

This is an airplane thread; standards must be maintained.

[mgstarr]

My father was watching Bong's final flight. Incredible test pilot.

[TankerKC]

I’ve told this story a few times here, but….

When I showed up for USAF flight screening, one of the other guys, Jim Bong, asked me for directions to the BX. I pulled out a map and guided him to the BX. One of the turns was Bong Street. I told him that he should be able to remember that…he just chuckled.

Later, while looking a the “Medal of Honor” wall at Officer Training School, I saw a picture that looked just like Jim. Duh…James Ira Bong was the nephew of Richard I. Bong. I’m proud to report that Jim is a very humble guy and a great pilot.

Nephew to Honor WWII Ace Uncle

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