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Heroes Among Us: US Army Air Corps Veteran Survived Plane Bailout, Broken Leg In Prison Camp During WWII

SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – Now to a weekly segment you will only see right here on CBS4.

Every Friday, in partnership with the Florida Panthers, we put the spotlight on a hero among us men or women who have gone beyond the call of duty for our country.

This week we’re meeting World War II veteran Morris “Chick” Chase.

Sgt. Morris Chase served from 1943 to 1945 and was part of the United States Army Air Corps.

Chase served as a nose gunner he and his team were sent out to blow up factories that were making firearms.