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Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted for, laid to rest over 80 years later
Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted for, laid to rest over 80 years later
Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted for, laid to rest over 80 years later

Published on: 09/10/2026

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A long-lost Thai police report cracked an over 80 year mystery: WWII pilot 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney tied to Oregon’s 142nd Wing has now been identified and laid to rest.

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