Robert Cruit recalls his Army Air Force veteran cousin

The Second World War brought men and women into the armed service from all walks of life and gave them unique opportunities, like flying.

Robert Cruit tells the story of his distant cousin, Wade Jr., who grew up on a farm right outside of Abilene and flew in the Army Air Force during the war.

We recorded Robert Cruit’s story of his relative Wade Jr. right here at our studio.