Over 60,000 American fighter pilots flew combat in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Of that number, only 1,440 pilots scored five aerial victories, therein becoming “aces.” Forty of those fighter aces were born in Wisconsin, and one — Thomas J. Rennemo — was from Whitewater! 

The public is invited to the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation about the aerial exploits of these hometown heroes by Badger Aces author Mike O’Connor. Copies of the book will be available for sale. 

There is no cost or registration to attend. Contact the library at 262-458-2782 with questions.