Honoring the Heroes of Vis Island
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A heroic chapter
A Lifeline in History
In 1944, the island of Vis became a critical emergency landing strip for Allied bombers returning from missions over Nazi-occupied Europe. Over 4,000 airmen were saved by this remote Adriatic island.
Their stories of courage, survival, and sacrifice deserve to be preserved for future generations. Help us build a world-class memorial center.
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Stories of Courage & Sacrifice
Captain George Tudor
B-24 Bomber Pilot, 725th Bomb Squadron, 451st Bomber Group
On October 7, 1944, Captain George Tudor piloted the B-24 Liberator bomber “Burma Bound” on a mission to bomb an oil refinery in Vienna, Austria.…
1st Lt. George McGovern
B-24 Bomber Pilot, 741st Bomb Squadron, 455th Bomber Group
On December 20, 1944, First Lieutenant George McGovern piloted his B-24J Liberator bomber “Dakota Queen” on a mission to bomb the Skoda Ammunition Works in…
2d LT John J. K. C. Kim- DOW*
P-38 Fighter Pilot, 27th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group
On April 12, 1944, Second Lieutenant John J. K. C. Kim flew his P-38 Lightning fighter from Salsola, Italy, escorting 140 B-24 bombers on a…
1st Lt. Lloyd Bentsen, Jr.
B-24 Pilot, 717th Bomb Squadron
On October 16, 1944, First Lieutenant Lloyd Bentsen Jr. led Box B-2 on a bombing mission to the St. Valentin Tank works in Steyr, Austria.…
Sgt. Morris Peck
B-24 Radioman/Gunner
On October 7, 1944, Morris Peck, a radioman on a B-24 bomber, flew from his base in Southern Italy with 349 other bombers on a…
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