Liberator veteran to fly again

Discussion in 'World War 2' started by Antipodean Andy, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Alive In The Sky - some good pics at link.

    In 1941, as war raged overseas, a young Jim Sample decided to volunteer for military service rather than wait his turn at the draft.

    "I wanted to get it behind me," he said.

    About six months into his compulsory one-year hitch, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, drawing the United States into World War II...
     
  2. morse1001

    morse1001 Guest

    Good story. it should be a very god flight for him, hope it does not bring back any old bad memories!
     

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