Today in World War II History—August 27, 1941
Friday, August 27, 2021 by Sarah Sundin

British railway poster, WWII
80 Years Ago—Aug. 27, 1941: American volunteer William Dunn, flying a Hurricane with RAF No. 71 Squadron, becomes the first US ace of World War II.
British government takes control of railways for the duration and financially compensates the owners.