Read More...NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the fatal crash of a vintage World War II plane into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey (all times local): 9:30 a.m. A veteran air show performer who died when a World War II plane crashed into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey is being hailed as an “extraordinary pilot.” Scott Clyman of the American Airpower Museum said in a statement Saturday that Bill Gordon understood the “powerful message” that historic aircraft represent “in telling the story of American courage and valor.” Clyman says Gordon “was a nationally respected pilot.” Gordon’s body was recovered hours after the vintage plane crashed on Friday. Authorities are expected to work Saturday at lifting the single-seat plane, a P-47 Thunderbolt.