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.
Fleet Master Chief Visits with Chicago’s Newest Chief Petty Officers and Navy Junior ROTC Cadets
One of the U.S. Navy’s top enlisted sailors visited Chicago to learn about an important mission the Navy accomplished during World War II, recognized some of the newest Chief Petty Officers, and connected with cadets at the city’s only publicly funded Navy high school on Sept. 19.
President George H.W. Bush, Chicago-trained Naval Aviator, Laid to Rest
The passing of our 41st President has called forth the better angels of our national conscience. Tributes from all quarters have acknowledged his courage, humility, faith and lifelong devotion to selfless service to our nation. Foremost among these acknowledgments, evoke his time as a U.S. Navy Naval Aviator during World War II.
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.