Shot to hell

World War II aviation buffs will cringe but be fascinated by the images of once-glorious U.S.

Army aircraft mangled and battered during combat action.

The Museum of Flight's Cory Graff provides the harrowing details and sometimes surprising twists behind each photo.Cory Graff has been the Museum of Flight's primary researcher and writer since April 1996.

As exhibits research and development manager, he plans, evaluates and develops the exhibits, which includes easy access to numerous museum and institutional photo archives.