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Maj. Charles Loring

On Nov. 22, 1952, while leading a flight of four F-80 Shooting Stars against enemy gun positions in Korea, Maj. Charles J. Loring was hit repeatedly by ground fire during his dive. Instead of withdrawing, Major Loring aimed his F-80 directly at the gun positions and crashed into them, destroying them upon impact. Major Loring received the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice.

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