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Today in World War II History—June 15, 1943

Thursday, June 15, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Luftwaffe Arado Ar 234 Blitz bomber (public domain via WW2 Database)

Luftwaffe Arado Ar 234 Blitz bomber (public domain via WW2 Database)

80 Years Ago—June 15, 1943: First flight of German Arado Ar 234, the world’s first turbo jet bomber.

National Football League teams Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers combine as the Phil-Pitt “Steagles” due to the manpower shortage, for one season only.

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