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OTD 50 years ago, 29 brave men lost their lives in the frigid waters of Lake Superior. Gordon Lightfoot immortalized their tragedy in his 1976 hit; The Wreak of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The 29 men I listed below:

Ernest McSorley — Captain born in 1912 in Canada and lived in Toledo, Ohio.  John McCarthy — First mate born in 1913 and lived in Bay Village, Ohio. James Pratt — Second mate born in 1931 and lived in Lakewood, Ohio. Michael Armagost — Third mate born in 1938 and lived in Iron River,... read more

On This Day in History - October 6, 1944

October 6, 1944 #OTD World War II: 11 German Heinkel bombers carrying V-1 flying bombs took off on the evening and were met by British Mosquito aircraft from 25 Squadron, resulting in losses for both sides. HK256 aircraft crewed by British Flight Officer Jack Henderson and British Flight Officer... read more