Which airport is named after a pilot who shot down airplanes in World War II?
LaGuardia
O’Hare
Logan
McCarran
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is named in honor of Edward Henry “Butch” O’Hare, a highly decorated World War II flying ace for the United States Navy. He is best known for his extraordinary bravery during the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway, where he distinguished himself by his exceptional flying skills and valor. On February 20, 1942, O’Hare single-handedly attacked a formation of nine heavy bombers approaching his aircraft carrier, USS Lexington, shooting down five and severely damaging a sixth. In 1949, the Chicago, Illinois airport was renamed O’Hare International Airport.
Correct Answer: O’Hare