Video from the Past [36] - Robert "Shorty" Rankin - Ace in a Day

[@tulyar1043]

Remember watching a documentary where Shorty and Gunther Rall had a chat. Turns out that Rall was the pilot that shot Shorty's thumb off.

[@danraymond1253]

Reverse the rolls. Shorty has both his thumbs - he shot Rall's thumb off.

[@catfish252]

Shorty -- that's an incredible story, glad you made it through OK and came home to your family. Thank you

[@stewyoung8523]

So matter of fact. Most guys would crap their pants. The greatest generation for sure.

[@rrudydedogg3779]

Incredible story and all true. Who needs super heroes when we have men like Shorty Rankin? Real hero's wear dog tags!

[@sirbader1]

Shorty Rankin, a real American Idol. Thank you for posting this.

[@SBarsinister1]

If it were published I would read that memoir!

[@martinmaloney7294]

Another great hero , we are blessed as Americans.

[@calebshuler1789]

God Bless

[@johnfrancis2215]

Great guy, thanks for youre service, and thanks for flying to defend our island great Britain, lol