Which airport is named after a pilot who shot down airplanes in World War II?
LaGuardia
O’Hare
Logan
McCarran
Correct Answer: O’Hare
Fact: O’Hare International Airport is named after Edward Henry “Butch” O’Hare, a distinguished World War II flying ace in the United States Navy. O’Hare earned the Medal of Honor for engaging a squadron of Japanese torpedo bombers attempting to attack the aircraft carrier Lexington. In a daring dogfight, O’Hare single-handedly shot down five enemy bombers, preventing a potentially devastating strike. To honor his bravery, the Chicago airport was renamed O’Hare International Airport on September 19, 1949. Today, the airport features a replica of the aircraft he flew during his Medal of Honor flight.