Before they were Presidents -

During World War II, George Bush became a decorated naval pilot who flew torpedo bombers.  In 1944, he was shot down over the island of Chi Chi Jima and rescued. 

Pictured here is Navy Pilot George Bush in a VT-51 “Avenger,” 1944; and World War II aircraft and ships. 

Source: bushlibrary.tamu.edu

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    George H.W. Bush in a VT-51 “Avenger,” 1944.
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    H. W. Bush, to be precise....the Air National Guard during the Vietnam
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    man who, unlike our current Prez, almost never uses the word “I.” Of course...raised with...
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