Brigadier General James
Stewart - Actor, warrior, and a great
American.
He was America's leading man who wanted to serve his country during
World War II. Jimmy Stewart was too thin to meet the Army Air Corps
weight standards and stuffed himself for two days to just barely meet
the standard. As a B-24 pilot, he built a reputation as a solid combat
commander. He was involved with the Air Force and aviation for the rest
of his life, retiring as a Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserve.
Jimmy Stewart is a true Legend of Airpower.
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