Discovery of World War II Soldier’s Plane Brings Closure to Family After Decades of Uncertainty
The tale of Tom Kelly, a brave young soldier who once dreamt of being a cowboy but was swept up by the winds of World War II, has taken an unexpected turn nearly 80 years after his tragic death. His story, along with the crew of the ill-fated B-24 bomber "Heaven Can Wait," has finally reached a bittersweet conclusion, as their long-lost aircraft has been found resting at the bottom of Hansa Bay, off the coast of Papua New Guinea.
Born and raised on a farm in Northern California, Tom Kelly was a typical young man with big dreams. Before the war, he imagined life as a cowboy. But like so many others of his generation, his future was altered when the global conflict erupted. Inspired by the sense of duty to his country, Kelly enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces, eventually becoming a 21-year-old 2nd lieutenant. His skills and dedication earned him the prestigious role of bombardier aboard the B-24 bomber that he and his crew affectionately named "Heaven Can Wait.
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