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Aircraft History Postwar During December 1948, the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post No. 435 of Superior, WI requested a surplus P-38 with which to create a memorial to Bong. This aircraft was flown to Duluth, Minnesota by pilot Don Lopez, formally of the 23rd Fighter Group. Display During November 1994, this P-38 was restored by the 148th Fighter Wing MANG who then transported it to their base in Duluth to begin restoration. The restoration project, under the direction of Lt. Colonel Bill Bordson eventually consumed over 16,000 volunteer hours, and completed in September 1997. Painted in the markings of Bong's P-38J "Marge" 42-104380. Afterwards, transported to the Polar Aviation Museum. On June 25, 2002 transported to the Richard I. Bong Heritage Center and displayed indoors. At the rededication, ferry pilot Don Lopez was a speaker. References Contribute
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