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Today in World War II History—Oct. 26, 1940

Monday, October 26, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
“Potato Pete” poster, British, WWII (Imperial War Museum)

“Potato Pete” poster, British, WWII (Imperial War Museum)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 26, 1940: British Ministry of Food subsidizes fish & chips shops to encourage potato consumption.

Registration for US draft is held in the Territory of Hawaii.

Maiden flight of prototype North American NA-73 Mustang (the future P-51) with an Allison engine at Mines Field, CA (now LAX).

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