October 21, 2026
In 1952, Royce Williams fought 7 Soviet MiG-15s alone for 35 minutes, downing three and damaging a fourth. His jet returned with over 260 bullet holes, but the battle was classified for 50 years. At 100, he received the Medal of Honor; at 101, Disneyland just named him an honorary citizen.
In 1952, Royce Williams fought 7 Soviet MiG-15s alone for 35 minutes, downing three and damaging a fourth. His jet returned with over 260 bullet holes, but the battle was classified for 50 years. At 100, he received the Medal of Honor; at 101, Disneyland just named him an honorary citizen.