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Today in World War II History—May 26, 1942

Thursday, May 26, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter, 1940s (US Air Force photo: 021002-O-9999G-008)

Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter, 1940s (US Air Force photo: 021002-O-9999G-008)

80 Years Ago—May 26, 1942: Anglo-Soviet 20-year mutual aid agreement signed—Britain and the USSR agree not to seek separate peace with Germany.

First flight of prototype Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter, Hawthorne, CA.

US Armed Forces Radio Service is established, the forerunner of Armed Forces Network.

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