Yes, Major Richard I. Bong, top American ace of World War Two, shot down 40 Japanese planes in the Pacific - with a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, no less. All the best! Raimo K
> > Mark, > Speaking of Bong, there's a place on the road to Chicago called the > "Bong > Recreation Area," named after a WWII flying ace or some such. I was at a > gas > station off the interstate over Christmas, when this young kid comes in > with > this big smile on his face. He asks the clerk, "what and where is the > 'Bong > Recreation Area'? I've _got_ to get a picture of this for my > friends!!" > > The clerk gave him directions and off he went... > > <g> > > --Mike >
