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The Boeing B-17, developed for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) in the 1930s, was primarily employed during the Second World War as part of the daylight strategic bombing campaign against German industrial, military, and civilian targets. It has become one of the most famous aircraft ever built, and one of the most important bombers in history.
Timber holds a special place as the primordial material in airplane construction. By and large WWI airplanes were made of wood and fabric.
Wright-Patterson Aero Club operated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base from 1954 until its closure in 2012.
The United States has a tradition of issuing commemorative postage stamps honoring citizens who have achieved extraordinary things that enriched their country.
West Virginians in the Congress are urging the United States Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring a West Virginian hero who served his country during World War II and