Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
Military Times • 3/11/2026 – 3/12/2026
Summary
The first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flew the aircraft known as the ‘Whistling Death.’ This information is reported by Military Times.
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