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A fact from Walter G. Benz Jr. appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 31 December 2024 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that a fighter-bomber group under the command of Walter G. Benz Jr. during the Korean War became the first United States Air Force unit to complete 50,000 combat sorties?

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The result was: promoted by Crisco 1492 talk 17:51, 24 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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... that during the Korean War, the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group, under the command of Walter G. Benz Jr., became the first United States Air Force unit to complete 50,000 combat sorties?

Source: Unforgotten Hero: Remembering a Fighter Pilot's Life, War and Ultimate Sacrifice

Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Gail Damerow

Created by Toadboy123 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 42 past nominations.

Toadboy123 (talk) 09:37, 11 November 2024 (UTC).[reply]

Article length and age are fine, no copyvio, source checks out. First time reviewer so would appreciate a second look 03:13, 14 November 2024 (UTC)