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Major Richard Bong's P-38 found in New Guinea - Richard is the highest scoring US Pilot of WWII.

If you're a fan of WWII aviation you probably know who Major Bong is, and of the competition among American Pilots to be the highest scoring ace. Richard was pulled from front line action while in the lead with 40 kills. No American pilot topped his

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Major Richard Bong's P-38 found in New Guinea - Richard is the highest scoring US Pilot of WWII.

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