David McCampbell


Credited with 34 E/A Kills
Victories - 19 June 1944:
- 7 Aerial Destroyed, Plus 2 Probables

Victories - 24 October 1944:
- 9 Aerial Destroyed, Plus 2 Probables
20 Strafing Destroyed

Decorations:
Medal of Honor
Navy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 Gold Stars
Air Medal

http://www.concentric.net/~markorr/navyace.htm

http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org...mccambell.html

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I'd like to add that McCampbell was both the oldest American "ace-in-a-day" (age 34) and the only American ace to accomplish this twice.

Yours,
Paul

Welcome aboard, Paul! Hope you enjoy yourself here! [img]smile.gif[/img]

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"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

Thank'ee kindly, Friedrich; I reckon I am enjoying myself, so far.

Yours,
Paul