Chicago Remembers WWII Navy Flying Ace
Representatives from the U.S. Navy and the City of Chicago joined family members and well-wishers of the late Lt. Cmdr. Edward “Butch” O’Hare for a ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary O’Hare’s heroic actions during World War II here Feb. 17.
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Visits Chicago
The second highest-ranking U.S. Navy officer visited Chicago to engage with local residents, contribute his military story for historical preservation, and connect with civic, government, and business leaders on Aug. 2.
What you missed at the Heroes on Deck premiere
Heroes on Deck is a documentary committed to telling just that story. During WWII, the Pier was transformed into a naval training center, quickly and efficiently qualifying thousands of pilots over the course of just three years.
The Air Zoo's restoration of WWII planes
The FM-2 Wildcat was recovered from 200 feet of water in 2012, seeing the light of day for the first time in a lifetime. It turns out Lake Michigan is full of crashed planes from WWII; remnants from training days off of Navy Pier.