The story of George Preddy Jr. is one of courage and loss. A skilled P-51 Mustang ace, he dominated the skies of WWII but met a tragic end through friendly fire. Learn about his inspiring life and ...

On August 6, 1944, Greensboro native George E. Preddy Jr., the top P-51 Mustang ace during World War II, downed six planes on a single day, earning a Distinguished Service Cross—the nation’s s ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- George and Bill Preddy were children of the Triad. They went to Aycock Middle school, graduated from what used to be Greensboro Senior High, now Grimsley Senior High ...