Richard Bong State Recreation Area

USA / Wisconsin / Paddock Lake /
 park, recreation area / ground
Location of the planned Richard I. Bong Air Force Base, which was abandoned in the late 1950's
Named after the famous aviator, Major Richard Ira Bong, one of the most decorated fighter pilots and the United States' highest-scoring air ace in World War II.

Visitor Info.
dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/richardbong/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bong_Recreational_Area
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Coordinates:   42°38'14"N   88°8'56"W

Comments

  • This man is my hero. A superb pilot and he has such an awesome name!
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