• Charles French, a white male veteran, poses in the Restoration Hangar of the museum in front of the Helldiver.
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    As an aircraft radioman and gunner, Charles French operated twin .30 caliber machine guns from the rear cockpit. During his visit, he was able to see the progress of the Helldiver restoration.

  • Charles French, a white male veteran, poses in the Restoration Hangar of the museum in front of the Helldiver.

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Dane Penland

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WEB01176-2014

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