Today in World War II History—Oct. 26, 1940
Monday, October 26, 2020 by Sarah Sundin

“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).