James Leininger’s Nightmares and Specific Knowledge

Louisiana toddler James Leininger experienced terrifying nightmares at age two, screaming “Airplane crash! Plane on fire!” During play, he demonstrated remarkable World War II aircraft knowledge, correctly identifying obscure features. James provided three specifics: his name was James Huston, he flew Corsairs, and Japanese soldiers shot down his plane. He performed preflight checks on toy planes and signed drawings “James 3.”