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Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted, laid to rest over 80 years later

KCBY Coos Bay

Sep 10, 2026

Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted, laid to rest over 80 years later

A long-lost Thai police report cracked an over 80 year mystery: WWII pilot 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney tied to Oregon's 142nd Wing has now been identified and laid to rest.

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Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted, laid to rest over 80 years later

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