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 Cleveland - Hopkins International (CLE/KCLE)
USA - Ohio, September 9, 2009		 Doug McElroy
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N33266 / N918WN (cn 32403 ) First Lieutenant Alden Hershiser of Akron returns home after 64 years being MIA after being shot down over Germany in WWII. He was 24 years old and a co-pilot on a B-24. Southwest's "Illinois One" (c/n 29843) with the American bald eagle was a fitting backdrop for this occasion.


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USNAirpower September 14, 2009 at 05:22PM Rating: 10
Wow! Very moving shot! Reminds me of the HBO movie "Taking Chance", a MUST see!

wrench4fred September 13, 2009 at 01:07PM Rating: 10
Excellent shot Doug!!!, what a fitting tribute to chronicle the homecoming of a American hero. The backdrop couldn`t be any better.

Chuck Slusarczyk Jr. September 9, 2009 at 11:58PM Rating: 10
Welcome home Lt. Hershiser, may you now rest in peace.