The death of a Flying Tiger ace
When Bill Reed was roughly 20 miles from Liangshan airfield, his engine suddenly stopped. Bill also bailed out, despite hesitations he might have had. Some speculation exists as to what…
When Bill Reed was roughly 20 miles from Liangshan airfield, his engine suddenly stopped. Bill also bailed out, despite hesitations he might have had. Some speculation exists as to what…
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