Battle of Midway

Paul Mackin mackin.paul at verizon.net
Sat Aug 29 09:53:05 CDT 2009


Doug Millison wrote:
> Heard somebody mention my name.
>
> My Dad helped win the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Was awarded the 
> Distinguished Flying Cross. My Grandma worked on airplanes  in Midwest 
> City, Oklahoma, a regular Rosie the Riveter.
>
> I salute you, Paul Mackin, for your service to our nation at a time of 
> need.
>
>
>

Thanks, Doug. Douglas Aircraft, whose El Segundo plant I worked for as a 
16 year old, has gradually been subsumed over the years into Boeing, 
Pynchon's old outfit.

P




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