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Jay T. Robbins
United States Air Force general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jay Thorpe Robbins (16 September 1919 – 3 March 2001) was a career officer in the United States Air Force who rose to the rank of lieutenant general. He was also a United States Army Air Forces fighter ace of World War II.
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![]() Lieutenant General Jay Robbins | |
Born | (1919-09-16)16 September 1919 Coolidge, Texas, US |
Died | 3 March 2001(2001-03-03) (aged 81) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1974 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Twelfth Air Force 313th Air Division 20th Tactical Fighter Wing 8th Fighter Group 80th Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Air Medal (7) |
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