Today in World War II History—Aug. 26, 1942

Douglas C-47 Skytrain of US Air Transport Command, 1940s (US Air Force photo)

75 Years Ago—Aug. 26, 1942: Mussolini’s oldest son, Benito, whom he denied, is murdered in an asylum in Mombello, Italy, where he’d been forcibly interned, age 26.

First US Army Air Force C-47 cargo planes depart for Britain (51st Troop Carrier Wing).