The Story of Dick and Marge Bong
Special | 58m 45s | Video has closed captioning.
Bill Wood, Aviation Historian, relays the story of Wisconsin World War II Medal of Honor recipient Richard Bong and his wife, Marge. Bong flew P-38 fighter planes in the Pacific and became America’s all-time Ace of Aces with 40 confirmed victories. Dick met Marge while on leave and the two became national media sensations. This lecture was recorded at the EAA AirVenture Museum.
Aired: 02/19/15
