Get new blog posts sent directly to your email inbox!

Today in World War II History

Read Today's Article

Today in World War II History—April 17, 1944

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Prototype C-69 Constellation at Burbank, CA, 9 Jan 1943 (US Navy photo)

Prototype C-69 Constellation at Burbank, CA, 9 Jan 1943 (US Navy photo)

80 Years Ago—April 17, 1944: Countdown to D-day: Royal Navy & RAF Bomber Command begin laying mines in the English Channel in preparation for D-day.

Howard Hughes and Jack Frye fly a Lockheed Constellation from Burbank, CA, to Washington, DC, in 6 hours and 57 minutes, a new cross-country record.

Leave a Comment
Share

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Embers in the London Sky cover
“Another masterful installment in Sundin’s roster of WWII novels.”
—Booklist starred review for Embers in the London Sky
NOW AVAILABLE!

A Free Gift for You

Make It Do - The US Home Front in World War II

When you subscribe to my monthly enewsletter, you’ll also receive “Make It Do – The US Home Front in World War II,” a collection of my popular blog posts. As a subscriber, you’ll also be the first to learn about my upcoming novels.