Buzzing Arc de Triomphe
Lieutenant John Flory enjoyed “buzzing,” or performing a low-altitude flight over cities, bases, or other interesting landmarks. After France’s liberation in WWII, Flory was fined when he buzzed the Arc de Triomphe in Paris with his A-26. He was turned-in to his commander by a pair of P-51 pilots flying air cover over the city. Though the exploit cost the Lieutenant ninety dollars, his photo of the event represented his spirited service in the United States Army Air Forces.
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Lieutenant John Flory
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