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Mr. McPherson served as a Navy pilot of a Hellcat fighter plane aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater.
Arthur Van Haren Jr. of Phoenix was one of only a handful of Hispanic ace fighter pilots. Yet he rarely spoke about his ...
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The AirPower History Tour has arrived at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, offering visitors a chance to experience World War II aviation history.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Tours begin on Wednesday of a rare World War II bomber. The B-29 Super Fortress named “FiFi,” flew ...
During World War II, Barin Field had more than 2,000 active-duty personnel assigned to the base in addition to training more than 5,000 aviation cadets.
America’s last surviving World War II ace pilot died Aug. 14 at his Nebraska home, the Beatrice Daily Sun reported.
Twenty-two World War II Veterans will be present as the 80th Commemoration of the End of World War II kicks off at Pearl Harbor on Saturday, August 30th. The Commemoration runs through September 2nd.
An F4U-4 Corsair, a fighter-bomber which mainly flew in World War II and the Korean War, is in San Diego on a long-term loan from the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla.
World War II veteran Donald McPherson, believed to be the last living American “ace” pilot, has died at the age of 103.
Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.