yes and today is 9/2/24. On this day in 1944, George H.W. Bush was shot down near the Bonin Island of Chichi Jima. A lot of folks didn't know he was in the Navy, nor did they know he was a pilot and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
If you guys and gals is ever in the area, make sure to stop by NAS Pensacola. Soon as you walk into the front door of the Naval Aviation Museum, you'll find just over your head, the plane that he flew-which is properly decorated with the number "41" on it's yellow skin. If you all go, make sure to take a guided tour. The guides are all Navy personnel, the one we had last year was a personal friend of George H.W. Bush, they flew together quite often. Great stories are told! Oh and admission is FREE.