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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All my favorite politicians...military officers first.
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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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