(FOX40.COM) — On Saturday, Oakmont of Roseville will be celebrating one of its residents that is reaching a major lifetime milestone and celebrating his lifetime of service to the United States.
Ray Anwyl, 99, will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday. He served in the United States Air Force/Army Air Corps for 11 years during WWII and the Korean War.
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Born in Iowa, Anwyl would learn to fly before he could even drive and would man the controls of some of the most iconic aircraft of U.S. military history.
After earning his wings, Anwyl piloted the Martin B-26 Marauder during WWII and during the Korean War flew the iconic North American P-51 Mustang.
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During his 11 years of service, Anwyl completed 80 bombing runs.
Anwyl would eventually return stateside where he was stationed at the then active Mather Air Force Base, now Mather Airport.