“Bong Recreation Area?” In Wisconsin?
Sign pointing to Bong Recreation Area, in Wisconsin. Named after Maj. Richard Bong, the pilot.
The Walrus covered it pretty well, three years ago. It’s not what you feared, or hoped.
It’s a recreation area made from a closed U.S. Air Force Base. Maj. Richard Bong, a native of Wisconsin, was the top fighter ace for the U.S. in World War II. He is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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I still giggle when I have to take the Bong bridge from Duluth, MN to Superior, WI.
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