(Duluth News Tribune File Photo)
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is named for World War II pilot Dick Bong, who flew more than 200 missions over the Southwest Pacific and destroyed 40 enemy planes a U.S. piloting record. The center explores the life of the Poplar, Wisconsin, pilot, as well as other veterans, with artifacts, military vehicles, interactive displays and more.
(Duluth News Tribune File Photo)
The Douglas Fault geological formation created the waterfalls at Amnicon Falls State Park, about 20 minutes southeast of Superior. View the falls from a covered footbridge or from 2 miles of trails. Picnicking areas and camping are available.
(Duluth News Tribune File Photo)
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is named for World War II pilot Dick Bong, who flew more than 200 missions over the Southwest Pacific and destroyed 40 enemy planes a U.S. piloting record. The center explores the life of the Poplar, Wisconsin, pilot, as well as other veterans, with artifacts, military vehicles, interactive displays and more.
(Duluth News Tribune File Photo)
The Douglas Fault geological formation created the waterfalls at Amnicon Falls State Park, about 20 minutes southeast of Superior. View the falls from a covered footbridge or from 2 miles of trails. Picnicking areas and camping are available.
Rumor of World War II air ace trick doesn t fly right
Despite a few personal accounts, no written or photographic evidence confirms the rumor that Richard I. Bong once flew through the Aerial Lift Bridge. 2:00 am, Apr. 28, 2021 ×
Richard Bong and his P-38 fighter, in which he shot down 40 enemy aircraft in World War II. (Photo courtesy of Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center)
The rumor that World War II flying ace Richard I. Bong once flew his P-38 through the Aerial Lift Bridge is very familiar to Briana Fiandt, curator of collections at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
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