On this episode of Our American Stories, when Lieutenant Ernie Latham's B-24 crashed into the Adriatic Sea during World War II, he escaped the sinking bomber, rescued five members of his crew, and refused to leave the war when the Army wanted to send him home. All he wanted was another chance to fly.

Our American Stories regular contributor Roger Latham shares the story of his father, the World War II fighter pilot who taught him that real heroes don't need capes.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Lieutenant Ernie Latham's B-24 crashed into the Adriatic Sea during World War II, he escaped the sinking bomber, rescued five members of his crew, and refused to leave the war when the Army wanted to send him home. All he wanted was another chance to fly. Our American Stories&nbsp;regular contributor Roger Latham shares the story of his father, the World War II fighter pilot who taught him that real heroes don't need capes.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

My Superman Never Wore a Cape. He Flew in WWII.

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