My Dad was in the Army Air Corps 41st Photo Recon unit based on Guam. He was a P-38 pilot.
I have a letter he wrote to my Mom the night before they dropped the bomb on Hiroshima. It was interrupted and when he resumed he told of a mission that would probably end the war. He had been out taking photos of the devastation there.
I also have photos he took of the Missouri? while they were signing the peace agreement on my second birthday.
Dad stayed in the Air Force reserves until 1980 and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He is still living but says little about the war.
These heros won’t be with us too much longer. They need to tell their stories. I am proud to have had a P-38 named for me! Sure glad he didn’t drive a tank.
No they won't!..:=(
Thanks for sharing!