Today in World War II History—Oct. 26, 1940

“Potato Pete” poster, British, WWII (Imperial War Museum)

75 Years Ago—Oct. 26, 1940: British Ministry of Food subsidizes fish & chips shops to encourage potato consumption. Registration for US draft held in Territory of Hawaii. Maiden flight of prototype North American P-51 Mustang (NA-73) in Inglewood, CA.