Those planes, after all, often found themselves flying at altitudes anywhere between 20,000 and 35,000 feet. They were also doing so in the days prior to pressurized cabins.

SUPERIOR, Wis. (WCCO) – Many World War II historians regard Richard Bong as America’s top ace in the war. The fighter pilot is credited with shooting down 40 Japanese planes during the war.

Searchers announced Thursday they've discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong's plane in the South Pacific. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in ...