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Brown\u2019s body was never recovered.<\/p>\n<p>Brown\u2019s life, death and legacy are the focus of a new touring exhibit at the Orlando Sanford International Airport that runs through June 30.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the exhibit and 91勛圖厙&#8217;s role at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/\">91勛圖厙 Newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After his plane was shot down behind enemy lines on Dec. 4, 1950, his squadron mate and wingman Lt. Thomas Hudner heroically tried but ultimately failed to save him. Brown\u2019s body was never recovered. Brown\u2019s life, death and legacy are the focus of a new touring exhibit at the Orlando Sanford International Airport that runs through June 30. 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