World War II veteran's remains return to North Texas after 79 years
A World War II pilot from North Texas was shot down nearly eight decades ago. He's finally returning home to be buried with his family.
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A World War II pilot from North Texas was shot down nearly eight decades ago. He's finally returning home to be buried with his family.
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