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OGDEN — Twin airmen who served during World War II celebrate their 90th birthdays this week. They plan to visit Hill Aerospace Museum on the big day to commemorate their contribution to history.
The Turner brothers — Bill and Mo, short for William and Wilton — served as engineers, working on P-51 Mustang fighter planes. These planes were crucial to the military effort during World War II.
Their story is one of a lifelong friendship in all aspects of their lives. The Turner boys have done everything together since they day they were born.
They served in the military together because a military rule made special allowances for twins. During their service together, Bill had a chance to fly in one of the fighter planes they worked on — something most engineers didn't get to do.
"They revved that thing up, kicked the break loose and down the runway we go," he said. "I'm sitting on that radio but not for very long because it went right out from under me. I was holding on to the armor place as far as I could."
When it came time to leave the service, one of them would have to stay a little longer because he didn't have enough points to make it into the rotation to go home. This is what Mo' remembers:
"I said, ‘Well, you go home and I'll go stay in the service.' And (Bill) says, ‘No, I'm going to stay with you.'"
Bill and Mo' will turn 90 on Thursday. For them, the trip to the Hill Aerospace Museum will be a look back in time — another milestone to celebrate together.
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