Thursday, July 18, 2024

World War II History Project Event in Coronado

MEET A WW2 HELLCAT ACE

Meet WWII Naval Aviator Bill Hardy at McP’s in Coronado

Enjoy an afternoon out with friends and family at McP’s Irish Pub and get the chance to meet and talk to 97-year-old WW2 Veteran Bill Hardy. Bill was a Naval Aviator and Hellcat Ace, who shot down five Kamikazes on one day over Okinawa in April 1945. He was with VF-17, which was stationed on the USS Hornet.

WWII history projectPlease join Bill on Sunday, March 5 at McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Ave, Coronado, from 4pm to 6pm, where he will be signing autographs for donations and answering questions about his experiences. Take this opportunity to learn about the amazing stories and support a great cause at the same time.

McP’s Irish Pub will donate 10% of all beverage and food sales between the hours of 4pm to 6pm on Sunday to the World War II History Project.

“Our World War II veterans are dying every day at an alarming rate. This is a rare opportunity to meet one of our last surviving Hellcat aces. Don’t miss the chance to hear his story and thank him for his service,” says Heather Steele, Executive Director of the World War II History Project.


About The World War II History Project

The World War II History Project is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding, recording, saving and preserving the stories of World War II participants for publication, with a particular focus on reconciliation that leads to understanding and peace.  To learn more visit www.ww2historyproject.org, ww2historyproject on Facebook, or email us at [email protected].



Managing Editor
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Originally from upstate New York, Dani Schwartz has lived in Coronado since 1996. She is happy to call Coronado home and to have raised her children here. In her free time she enjoys reading, exercising, trying new restaurants, and just walking her dog around the "island." Have news to share? Send tips or story ideas to: [email protected]

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