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Maid in the Shade will make a special flyover of the surrounding area today at 9:30 in honor of Victory Over Japan (V-J) Day, 75 years ago today. The plane is also available for tours and rides this weekend at the airport. Courtesy photo.

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Honoring the past with veteran warbirds: Special flyover, tour from WWII-era plane
August 18, 2020 12:28 p.m.

Honoring the past with veteran warbirds: Special flyover, tour from WWII-era plane

Seventy-five years ago today, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender to the Allies on radio, and with victory over Japan, World War II was essentially brought to an end.