Someone we can all be proud of , the American soldier.

Proud American soldier

New accident, fortunately without serious consequences for the plane and for the people, of a historic war bird: on 26 May 2012, 16,20 LT, the front landing gear of the B-24A Liberator (in reality a RLB-30) of the Commemorative Air Force/American Airpower Heritage Fly Museum, civil registration N24927, failed during the landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, North Carolina. Minor damages to the aircraft, unhurt the 16 onboard. From the US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Registry: Manufacturer Name: Consolidated Vultee; Model: RLB-30; Registration: N24927: Manufacture Year: 1940; Certificate Issue Date: 09/06/1991; Certificate Expiration Date: 04/30/2015; Status; Valid; Registered Owner: American Airpower Heritage Fly Museum; City: Midland; State: Texas. Victor Sierra

Liberator’s accident

Jochen Peiper in his latter years, shortly before his death. Taken early July 1976 at Traves/France.
Peiper was already aware of the death threats and his face does tell so.