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WWII veteran flies in helicopter for wreath drop

MATTOON — Earl Estes flew 35 combat missions over Europe while serving as a belly gunner on a B-24 bomber during World War II.

MATTOON — Earl Estes flew 35 combat missions over Europe while serving as a belly gunner on a B-24 bomber during World War II.

11 days ago

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Journal Gazette & Times-Courier broke the news 11 days ago on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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