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Today in World War II History—July 30, 1943

Sunday, July 30, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
P-47Cs of the 78th Fighter Group (US National Archives)

P-47Cs of the 78th Fighter Group (US National Archives)

80 Years Ago—July 30, 1943: First US Eighth Air Force fighter pilot achieves ace status (five victories)—Capt. Charles London, 78th Fighter Group, flying a P-47 Thunderbolt.

Anti-Fascist riots break out in Milan, Italy.

US WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) celebrates its one-year anniversary.

Cartoon commemorating WAVES first anniversary (US Naval History & Heritage Command: NH 89582-KN)

Cartoon commemorating WAVES first anniversary (US Naval History & Heritage Command: NH 89582-KN)

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