US airman to return

MORE than 73 years after crashing into the Pacific Ocean during World War II, a US airman is coming home.

The family of 2nd Lieutenant Donald Underwood got the news last weekend during a meeting with the US Defence Department.

Mr Underwood’s remains were identified among those recently discovered on the Pacific island of Kiribati.

He was aboard a bomber when it crashed.

Mr Underwood will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His medals include the Distinguished Flying Cross.