Hero Home — United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) 2nd Lt. Robert T. McCollum, who was killed in action on June 20, 1944, has been identified and is finally returning home. His remains have been returned home to be laid to rest with full military honors among family and community. Lt. McCollum, a native of Ohio, served in the U.S. Army Air Forces with the 565th Bombardment Squadron, 389th Bombard- ment Group, 2d Combat Bomb Wing, 2d Air Division, 8th Air Force, during the Second World War. On Jun

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The Kellett TO-60 was an experimental autogyro developed for the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) around 1944, a variant of the earlier Kellett XO-60 and YO-60 series. Development and Design Manufacturer: The TO-60 was developed by the Kellett Aircraft Corporation, a pioneer in autogyro and helicopter development. Design: It was an autogyro (not a helicopter), meaning its unpowered rotor provided lift while forward thrust came from a conventional propeller. Variants: The designation refers

Micro-Mark USAAF Pacific Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc – Item #29477 The Colors of the United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific Theater Recreate the unique camouflage and interiors of U.S. aircraft that fought in the Pacific during World War II. The Micro-Mark USAAF (Pacific) Acrylic Paint Set includes the essential tones used for naval and land-based aircraft, from early two-tone camouflage to the mid-war tri-color schemes. Perfect for modelers who want to capture the look of fighters, bombers, an