On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a fighter pilot who would go on to score twelve ...

Ralph Sherman Parr Jr., one of the most decorated military pilots in U.S. history, has died, joining the ranks of other legendary aviators who shaped today's Air Force. Parr, a double ace in the ...

Donald McPherson, a World War II Navy pilot from Nebraska, died Aug. 14 at age 103. He was recognized as America’s last surviving WWII "ace," credited with five aerial victories. Family say he wanted ...

March 18 (UPI) --The last surviving Royal Air Force fighter pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain in 1940 during World War II has died. He was 105 years old. Announcing the death of John "Paddy" ...

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A natural fighter ace, Ivan Kozhedub’s tactics were characterized by precision, aggression, and calculated risk. Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub, born on June 8, 1920 in the small Ukrainian village of ...

For some of us, the “Peanuts” comic strip was our introduction to the history of World War I fighter pilots. Snoopy, the Flying Ace, sits on top of his doghouse with gritted teeth, wearing his cap, ...

ADAMS, Nebraska (AP) — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a ...

ADAMS, Nebraska — A veteran believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot from World War II died on Aug. 14. He was 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft ...