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Today in World War II History—Jan. 28, 1944

Monday, January 28, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
Men of the US 99th Fighter Squadron (“Tuskegee Airmen”) and a P-40 fighter in North Africa, 1943 (US Air Force photo)

Men of the US 99th Fighter Squadron (“Tuskegee Airmen”) and a P-40 fighter in North Africa, 1943 (US Air Force photo)

75 Years Ago—Jan. 28, 1944: Over Anzio, the US 99th Fighter Squadron (Tuskegee Airmen) in P-40s shoots down 4 German Fw 190 fighter planes—the previous day they shot down 8 Fw 190s.

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4 responses to “Today in World War II History—Jan. 28, 1944”

  1. Ryana Lynn says:
    January 28, 2019 at 6:42 am

    Aww! I got to meet a few of these guys about 7 years ago! Love them so much!

  2. Rodney Martin says:
    January 29, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    I have visited the Tuskegee Airmen’s training barracks “museum” at Moton Field in Tuskegee. Very close and convenient stop off of I-85. It’s a “Chilling and Thrilling” experience that should top the list of history buffs and grateful U.S. citizens.

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