THE MIRACLE of America Museum’s “Bomber Barracks” is a display that is in progress. (Carolyn Hidy/Lake County Leader)
August 15, 2019
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August 15, 2019 4:04 p.m.
A flight for the ages
Gil Mangels was born with the sound of B-17 heavy bombers rumbling overhead in 1942. It’s the sound of a happy childhood for him. Now, some 70 years later, Gil has had the honor of flying in one.