The Last Midway Marauder - Bok av Robert B Copes - Häftad
James P. Muri was born in Carterville, Montana, to a cattle ranching family 19 October 1918, grew up during the Great Depression and while in school developed a love for pole vaulting. In 1936, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he trained as an aircraft welder. After serving as an aircraft welder for two years, Muri was selected for initial flight training where he earned his pilot wings and a commission in the Army Air Corps as a second lieutenant. On 8 December 1941 Muri's unit was reassigned..