The major's story was inspiring, and his daughter yanking the doubting know-it-alls' chains was so satisfying. Thanks for the warm fuzzy. Good way to start the year!
Amazing WW2 story!
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Gutsy as hell, he was. I think he should have been awarded a DFC in addition to the Silver Star and his Air Medal. As the video mentioned, usually, observation planes weren't shot at much for fear of exposing your position on the ground. Since these guys were looking for targets for artillery, it wasn't to bright to give him another one to call in a fire mission on. Flying low, these guys could come in just over the treetops, so they would be on top of the target before the target could prepare, and the smartest way to target a tank was from its rear, since the armor was thinner there. The engine in these wartime Cubs was only 60 horsepower and was much quieter than the big radials or V12's in the fighters, and the pilot could cut the engine to idle as he approached, making him even quieter. Ultimate stealth vehicle.
I personally find the first reply to the OP post distasteful! I originally quoted the reply but I found that also distasteful.
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