WWII

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Missouri WWII Veteran: Airborne Again After 72 Years

The Missouri Aviation Historical Society recently teamed up with HEC-TV to record and honor WWII veteran Tom Mohan. Tom flew as a gunner in the SBD Dauntless, and was able to fly again in the very same type during the 2014 Spirit of St. Louis Airshow and S.T.E.M. Expo. Special thanks to Jacqui Poor of HEC-TV, Steve Schulte Photography, CAF Dixie Wing, and the Spirit of St. Louis Airport Airshow. View video […]

Greater St. Louis Honor Flight

The Greater St. Louis Honor Flight recently welcomed another amazing group of WWII veterans to Washington D.C., including MOAVHIST member Don Alwine! The organization’s mission is to transfer as many veterans to the World War II memorial as quickly as possible, and thus far are doing a fantastic job. Here are some photos of the return from D.C., shot by MOAVHIST member Joe Gurney at Lambert St. Louist International Airport. To […]