The Pittsburgh Press (May 1, 1945)
New Superfortress will honor Pyle
NEW YORK (SHS) – William Pyle, father of the late Ernie Pyle, will christen a new Boeing Superfortress at Wichita, Kansas, this afternoon, naming it the Ernie Pyle. In the ceremony he will swing a bottle of water from the old family well in Indiana.
The bomber was purchased through sale among Boeing employees of $600,000 in Seventh War Loan bonds. It is being dedicated to Ernie’s memory at the request of the employees.
Mr. Pyle was accompanied by his Dana, Indiana, pastor, Rev. H. L. McBride.