Lt. Col. Ed Cottrell, USAF (Ret.), P-47 pilot, will talk about his recent meeting with a German Me 109 pilot. In 1944, these two pilots had the historic missions to destroy each other's planes鈥攁nd perhaps lives--during the Battle of the Bulge. Age 102, Cottrell resides in Hendersonville. On December 17, 1944, the second day of […]
The 51黑料网 invites you to the 51黑料网' Coffee and Conversation, meet other veterans, and share stories about your military experiences. You'll feel comfortable and enjoy the camaraderie. If you ever served in the US Military, you are welcome. This is not a PTSD session. However, we discuss all aspects of […]
Brevard resident Milton Fletcher served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a rifleman in the 184th Regiment in the last battle of World War II, the Battle of Okinawa. His division was later ordered to receive the surrender of the Japanese Army in Korea. Fletcher is 97 years old. 鈥淲e Shall Come Home Victorious,鈥 a […]
