Quentin C. Aanenson
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Quentin C. Aanenson (April 21, 1921 – December 28, 2008) was a World War II veteran fighter pilot and former captain of the 391st Fighter Squadron, 366th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, Army Air Forces. He flew the P-47 Thunderbolt in the Normandy D-Day invasion and subsequent European campaign.[2]
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Quentin C. Aanenson | |
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Quentin C. Aanenson at Thunderbird Field, Phoenix, Arizona, during Primary flight training. | |
Born | (1921-04-21)April 21, 1921 Luverne, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | December 28, 2008(2008-12-28) (aged 87) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | U.S. Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 391st Fighter Squadron 366th Fighter Group 9th Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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