When the war ended America had to decide what to do with 150,000 warplanes.
Some went to museums.
Some were sold to civilians for as little as $875.
Most were flown to the desert and melted.
This is what happened to the planes that won World War II...🧵1/4
All four of the Artemis II astronauts have been successfully extracted from the Orion spacecraft following splashdown and are now on the USS John P. Murtha. Next up, they will be escorted to the medical bay where they will undergo post-mission medical evaluations.
We're going farther than ever before 🚀
Today, the Artemis II crew will break the record for how far humans have traveled from Earth as they fly around the far side of the Moon.
Coverage begins at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC). Watch Artemis II make history: https://t.co/G7LpghURjg
🚨 JUST IN: The Artemis II space crew has emerged in their suits, and are on their way to the rocket
So far, we’re a GO for launch to the moon tonight!
Let’s go!!!! 🇺🇸🔥
Exclusive: American Nathan Martin, a 36-year-old high school cross county coach from Jackson, Michigan, is the personification of never giving up.
He won the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:11:16.50, capturing the title in the final stride of the 26.2 mile race Sunday.
Imagine being thousands of miles from home fighting a war in a foreign country, getting your jet shot down by friendly fire and the first image of you alive you’re smiling this hard.
American Patriots are one of a kind. 🇺🇸