The Story of the P-47 Ace Who Flew 100 Missions and Made It Back Home

The Story of the P-47 Ace Who Flew 100 Missions and Made It Back Home

Early Years in Oklahoma Robert S. Johnson was born in Lorton, Oklahoma, on February 21, 1920. He grew up where open skies were part of daily life, and airplanes were still rare enough to stir wonder. His father worked for the railroad, and his mother was a teacher. He spent much of his childhood listening to stories from local veterans of the First World War. From a young age, Johnson had a deep interest in engines and aircraft. He built model p…