Van E. Chandler
American flying ace (1925–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Van Edgar Chandler (March 5, 1925 – March 11, 1998) was an American military officer and flying ace who was credited in destroying five enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II, becoming the youngest flying ace in the United States Armed Forces.[N 1] He flew missions in the Korean War and Vietnam War, before his retirement from the United States Air Force in 1974 with the rank of colonel.
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Birth name | Van Edgar Chandler |
Born | (1925-03-05)March 5, 1925 Kemp, Texas, U.S. |
Died | March 11, 1998(1998-03-11) (aged 73) Greeley, Colorado, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Air Force |
Years of service | 1943–1974 |
Rank | Colonel |
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Commands held | 22nd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
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