Twin City Profile: Cecil William “Bill” Simmons
Cecil William “Bill” Simmons joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in October 1940 and is considered to be the first North Carolinian to get his wings with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Bill was...
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December 1: Happy Birthday! Urey Kevil Rice
Urey Kevil Rice was born on this day in 1895, in Kentucky, to Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Rice. Urey attended Paducah High School and the Cleveland, Ohio, School of Art. He served as...
September 2:Happy Birthday! Maude “Maxine” Walker
Maude “Maxine” Walker was born on this day in 1919, in Forsyth County, to Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. Maxine became enamored with airplanes and flying when she was a young girl living in...