I wonder if anyone actually believed he would only be an observer when placed in that environment.

…opinion that the U.S. could not achieve victory, Lindbergh felt compelled to fight for his country. FDR turned the request down, fully aware of the aviator’s past remarks and antagonism towards his administration. Eventually, United Aircraft sent Lindbergh to the Pacific as an “observer,” he ended up flying more than 50 combat missions, even taking down enemy aircraft during one chilling journey.
How Charles Lindbergh Shaped American Isolationism
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Nov 7, 2024
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I wonder if anyone actually believed he would only be an observer when placed in that environment.
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