David C. Schilling
U.S. Air Force officer & fighter ace (1918-1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Carl Schilling (December 15, 1918 – August 14, 1956) was a U.S. Air Force officer, fighter ace credited with 22½ confirmed claims, and leading advocate of long-range jet fighter operations. Kansas' Schilling Air Force Base was named in his memory.
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David C. Schilling | |
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Born | (1918-12-15)December 15, 1918 Leavenworth, Kansas, United States |
Died | August 14, 1956(1956-08-14) (aged 37) Eriswell, Suffolk, England |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1956 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 62d Fighter Squadron 56th Fighter Group 31st Fighter Escort Wing |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (11) Air Medal (20) |
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