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World War II ‘ace’ pilot dies

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Last American fighter ace from World War II dies at 103

As a naval aviator in World War II, Donald McPherson got five aerial kills. Then he spent decades in a life of service.

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America’s last living ace pilot from World War II dies at age 103 - Clone

Mr. McPherson served as a Navy pilot of a Hellcat fighter plane aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater.

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Who was Donald McPherson? Tributes pour in as America’s last living World War II Navy ace pilot dies at 103

World War II veteran Donald McPherson recently passed away at the age of 103. Born on May 25, 1922, Donald was credited by the American Fighter Aces Association and the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum as America's last surviving "ace" pilot, having shot down five enemy planes.

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World War II airman Alan Magee survived a 22,000-foot fall without a parachute

The glass roof absorbed much of the impact, and Magee was found alive, but badly injured. In total, he suffered 28 shrapnel ...

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Fur and Fury: America's Heroic Hounds of World War II

"Even though we have different technology, we're still relying on dogs for sight, for hearing and for smell abilities," ...

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How one heroic crew helped win World War II’s largest naval battle

Outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of the U.S.S. Johnston fought overwhelming odds before their ship sank more than 21,000 ...

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World War II veteran turns 100 and gets visit from Pro Football Hall of Famer

World War II veteran Charlie Rinehart turned 100 years old Aug. 22. He got a surprise visit from a Pro Football Hall of Fame ...

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China’s military prepares to unveil its latest weapons in parade celebrating end of World War II

They roll down Beijing streets, covered from prying eyes by huge tarpaulins, but the silhouettes of missiles, tanks and ...

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World War II bomb found in Lahad Datu

An unexploded bomb from World War II was discovered by a man on the banks of Sungai Segama here on Sunday (Aug 24) morning.

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World War II Movie Truth & Treason Gets Gripping Trailer | Exclusive

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive trailer for Truth & Treason, an upcoming World War II drama that hails from Angel Studios ...

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Taiwan, China battle it out in competing World War II narratives

China has hit back at what it sees as misrepresentation of the Chinese Communist Party's role. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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