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Adrian Goldsmith
Adrian Philip "Tim" Goldsmith DFC, DFM was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Adrian Philip "Tim" Goldsmith DFC, DFM was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Alexander Rutskoy
Alexander Vladimirovich Rutskoy (Александр Владимирович Руцкой) (born 16 September 1947) is a Russian politician and a former Soviet military officer.
Alexander Vladimirovich Rutskoy (Александр Владимирович Руцкой) (born 16 September 1947) is a Russian politician and a former Soviet military officer.
Alexander Vraciu
Alexander Vraciu was a leading United States Navy fighter ace and Congressional Medal of Honor nominee during World War II. He once shot down six Japanese fighters in eight minutes.
Alexander Vraciu was a leading United States Navy fighter ace and Congressional Medal of Honor nominee during World War II. He once shot down six Japanese fighters in eight minutes.
Allen "Bert" Christman
Allen “Bert” Christman was a native of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Allen “Bert” Christman was a native of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Allen Bert Christman
Allen Bert Christman, known professionally as Bert Christman, was an American cartoonist.
Allen Bert Christman, known professionally as Bert Christman, was an American cartoonist.
Anna Yegorova
Lt. Anna Alexandrovna Timofeyeva-Yegorova (Анна Александровна Тимофеева-Егорова; September 23, 1916 – October 29, 2009) was a pilot in the Red Army Air Force (VVS) during the Second World War.
Lt. Anna Alexandrovna Timofeyeva-Yegorova (Анна Александровна Тимофеева-Егорова; September 23, 1916 – October 29, 2009) was a pilot in the Red Army Air Force (VVS) during the Second World War.
Bert Shepard
Robert Earl "Bert" Shepard (June 28, 1920 - June 16, 2008) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who pitched in one game for the Washington Senators in 1945 after having h...
Robert Earl "Bert" Shepard (June 28, 1920 - June 16, 2008) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who pitched in one game for the Washington Senators in 1945 after having h...
Bob Chappuis
Robert Richard "Bob" Chappuis ( ; born February 24, 1923) is a former American football player who played halfback and quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines in 1942, 1946, and 1947.
Robert Richard "Bob" Chappuis ( ; born February 24, 1923) is a former American football player who played halfback and quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines in 1942, 1946, and 1947.
Brian Eaton
Air Vice Marshal Brian Alexander Eaton CB, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal Brian Alexander Eaton CB, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Brian Paddon
Group Captain Brian Paddon DSO, was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a Prisoner of War and successfully escaped from Colditz Castle during the Second World War Paddon was born in Carshalton, S...
Group Captain Brian Paddon DSO, was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a Prisoner of War and successfully escaped from Colditz Castle during the Second World War Paddon was born in Carshalton, S...
Brian Shul
Brian Shul, is a Vietnam-era USAF fighter pilot and a retired major in the United States Air Force.
Brian Shul, is a Vietnam-era USAF fighter pilot and a retired major in the United States Air Force.
Bud Day
George Everette "Bud" Day (born February 24, 1925) is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Command Pilot who served during the Vietnam War, to include five years and seven months as a Prisoner o...
George Everette "Bud" Day (born February 24, 1925) is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Command Pilot who served during the Vietnam War, to include five years and seven months as a Prisoner o...
Bud Mahurin
Colonel Walker Melville "Bud" Mahurin (December 5, 1918 – May 11, 2010) was a retired officer of the United States Air Force (USAF).
Colonel Walker Melville "Bud" Mahurin (December 5, 1918 – May 11, 2010) was a retired officer of the United States Air Force (USAF).
Burt L. Talcott
Burt Lacklen Talcott (born February 22, 1920) is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.
Burt Lacklen Talcott (born February 22, 1920) is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.
Carlo Negri
Sottotenente Carlo Negri (Genoa, 26 September 1919 - Koritza, 24 September 1943) was a World War II Italian pilot.
Sottotenente Carlo Negri (Genoa, 26 September 1919 - Koritza, 24 September 1943) was a World War II Italian pilot.
Cengiz Topel
Cengiz Topel was a fighter pilot of the Turkish Air Force, who was shot down during the Battle of Tylliria.
Cengiz Topel was a fighter pilot of the Turkish Air Force, who was shot down during the Battle of Tylliria.
Charles Herrick
Charles Grant Herrick (December 21, 1918 - September 5, 1963) was a co-pilot for Air America during the Vietnam War.
Charles Grant Herrick (December 21, 1918 - September 5, 1963) was a co-pilot for Air America during the Vietnam War.
Charles J. Loring, Jr.
Charles Joseph Loring, Jr. was a fighter aircraft pilot in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II, and later in the United States Air Force in the Korean War.
Charles Joseph Loring, Jr. was a fighter aircraft pilot in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II, and later in the United States Air Force in the Korean War.
Chuck Yeager
Charles Elwood "Chuck" Yeager is a retired major general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot.
Charles Elwood "Chuck" Yeager is a retired major general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot.
Czernin, Count Manfred Beckett
Manfred Beckett Czernin (full name Count Manfred Maria Edmund Ralph Beckett Czernin von und zu Chudenitz) was a World War II Royal Air Force Pilot and later in the war was an operative wit...
Manfred Beckett Czernin (full name Count Manfred Maria Edmund Ralph Beckett Czernin von und zu Chudenitz) was a World War II Royal Air Force Pilot and later in the war was an operative wit...
Darrell R. Lindsey
Darrell Robins Lindsey (December 30, 1919–August 9, 1944) was a bomber pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Darrell Robins Lindsey (December 30, 1919–August 9, 1944) was a bomber pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Dieter Dengler
Dieter Dengler (May 22, 1938 – February 7, 2001) was a United States Navy Naval aviator during the Vietnam War.
Dieter Dengler (May 22, 1938 – February 7, 2001) was a United States Navy Naval aviator during the Vietnam War.
Donald Pleasence
Donald Henry Pleasence, OBE (5 October 1919 – 2 February 1995) was a British actor who achieved more than 200 screen credits during a career which spanned over four decades.
Donald Henry Pleasence, OBE (5 October 1919 – 2 February 1995) was a British actor who achieved more than 200 screen credits during a career which spanned over four decades.
Douglas Bader
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, FRAeS, DL was a Royal Air Force fighter ace during the Second World War.
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, FRAeS, DL was a Royal Air Force fighter ace during the Second World War.
Duane W. Martin
Duane Whitney Martin (January 2, 1940 – July 3, 1966) was an American Air Force officer and prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
Duane Whitney Martin (January 2, 1940 – July 3, 1966) was an American Air Force officer and prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
Edward "Porky" Cragg
Edward "Porky" Cragg (September 8, 1919 – missing in action December 26, 1943 – finding of death January 16, 1946 ) was a triple ace (15 kills) and a Major in the United States Army ...
Edward "Porky" Cragg (September 8, 1919 – missing in action December 26, 1943 – finding of death January 16, 1946 ) was a triple ace (15 kills) and a Major in the United States Army ...
Elmer Gedeon
Elmer John Gedeon (April 15, 1917 – April 20, 1944) is one of only two Major League Baseball players killed in action during World War II. He was also a multi-sport star in college at the Unive...
Elmer John Gedeon (April 15, 1917 – April 20, 1944) is one of only two Major League Baseball players killed in action during World War II. He was also a multi-sport star in college at the Unive...
Emil Clade
Emil Josef Clade was a Luftwaffe fighter ace in World War II, and figured in German civilian aviation after the war.
Emil Josef Clade was a Luftwaffe fighter ace in World War II, and figured in German civilian aviation after the war.
Ernest C. Brace
Ernest C. Brace was the longest-held civilian prisoner of war (POW) in Vietnam.
Ernest C. Brace was the longest-held civilian prisoner of war (POW) in Vietnam.
Ernest Sands
Ernest M. Sands is a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota under Allen I. Olson.
Ernest M. Sands is a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota under Allen I. Olson.
Ernst Valenta
Ernst Valenta (; born 25 October 1912, Svébohov near Zábřeh, Austria-Hungary, nowadays Czech Republic, died 31 March 1944 in vicinity of Halbau, Germany, present day Poland) was a Czechoslovak m...
Ernst Valenta (; born 25 October 1912, Svébohov near Zábřeh, Austria-Hungary, nowadays Czech Republic, died 31 March 1944 in vicinity of Halbau, Germany, present day Poland) was a Czechoslovak m...
Eugene DeBruin
Eugene Henry DeBruin (born April 1, 1933, likely died circa 1968) was a US Air Force staff sergeant, and a member of Air America serving in Laos during the Second Indochina War.
Eugene Henry DeBruin (born April 1, 1933, likely died circa 1968) was a US Air Force staff sergeant, and a member of Air America serving in Laos during the Second Indochina War.
Everett Alvarez, Jr.
Everett Alvarez Jr. (b. 1937, Salinas, California) was a Navy Commander who endured one of the longest periods as a prisoner of war (POW) in American history.
Everett Alvarez Jr. (b. 1937, Salinas, California) was a Navy Commander who endured one of the longest periods as a prisoner of war (POW) in American history.
Fernando L. Ribas-Dominicci
Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force.
Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force.
Forrest L. Vosler
Forrest L. Vosler, (July 29, 1923- February 17, 1992) a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress radio operator, was the second enlisted airman to ever receive a Medal of Honor.
Forrest L. Vosler, (July 29, 1923- February 17, 1992) a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress radio operator, was the second enlisted airman to ever receive a Medal of Honor.
Francis Gary Powers
Francis Gary Powers was an American pilot whose Central Intelligence Agency U-2 spy plane was shot down while flying a reconnaissance mission over Soviet Union airspace, causing the 1960 U-2 inc...
Francis Gary Powers was an American pilot whose Central Intelligence Agency U-2 spy plane was shot down while flying a reconnaissance mission over Soviet Union airspace, causing the 1960 U-2 inc...
Fraser Barron
James 'Fraser' Barron (1921 – 1944), DSO & Bar, DFC, DFM was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) who was killed in flying operations during the Second World War.
James 'Fraser' Barron (1921 – 1944), DSO & Bar, DFC, DFM was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) who was killed in flying operations during the Second World War.
Fred Hargesheimer
Captain Fred Hargesheimer (May 7, 1916 December 23, 2010) was a former pilot of the USAAF who was shot down over Papua New Guinea in June 1943.
Captain Fred Hargesheimer (May 7, 1916 December 23, 2010) was a former pilot of the USAAF who was shot down over Papua New Guinea in June 1943.
George Barclay (RAF officer)
Squadron Leader Richard George Arthur Barclay DFC RAF was a British pilot who was killed in action on 17 July 1942 during the battle of El Alamein aged 22.
Squadron Leader Richard George Arthur Barclay DFC RAF was a British pilot who was killed in action on 17 July 1942 during the battle of El Alamein aged 22.
George H. Gay, Jr.
Ensign George Henry Gay Jr. was a TBD Devastator pilot in United States Navy Torpedo Squadron 8 operating from the USS Hornet in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Of th...
Ensign George Henry Gay Jr. was a TBD Devastator pilot in United States Navy Torpedo Squadron 8 operating from the USS Hornet in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Of th...
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States.
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States.
George Thomas Coker
George Thomas Coker (born July 14, 1943) is a retired US Navy commander, honored with the Navy Cross for his leadership as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War, and a Distinguished Eag...
George Thomas Coker (born July 14, 1943) is a retired US Navy commander, honored with the Navy Cross for his leadership as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War, and a Distinguished Eag...
Gerald O. Young
Gerald Orren Young (May 1930 – June 6, 1990) was a United States Air Force officer and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietn...
Gerald Orren Young (May 1930 – June 6, 1990) was a United States Air Force officer and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietn...
Gerald Stapleton
Squadron Leader Basil Gerald "Stapme" Stapleton DFC (12 May 1920 – 13 April 2010) was a Royal Air Force officer and fighter ace who flew Spitfires and Typhoons during World War II. He pref...
Squadron Leader Basil Gerald "Stapme" Stapleton DFC (12 May 1920 – 13 April 2010) was a Royal Air Force officer and fighter ace who flew Spitfires and Typhoons during World War II. He pref...
Gerhard Barkhorn
Lieutenant-General Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn was the second most successful fighter ace of all time after fellow Luftwaffe pilot Erich Hartmann.
Lieutenant-General Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn was the second most successful fighter ace of all time after fellow Luftwaffe pilot Erich Hartmann.
Giora Romm
Giora Romm (גיורא רום, born 1945) is a former deputy commander of the Israeli Air Force (IAF), Israel's former military attaché in the United States and the current director of the Civil Aviatio...
Giora Romm (גיורא רום, born 1945) is a former deputy commander of the Israeli Air Force (IAF), Israel's former military attaché in the United States and the current director of the Civil Aviatio...
Guy Gruters
Guy Dennis Gruters was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot best known for his five year survival as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton.
Guy Dennis Gruters was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot best known for his five year survival as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton.
Hans-Ulrich Rudel
Hans-Ulrich Rudel was a Stuka dive-bomber pilot during World War II and a member of the Nazi party.
Hans-Ulrich Rudel was a Stuka dive-bomber pilot during World War II and a member of the Nazi party.
Harl Pease
Harl Pease, Jr., (April 10, 1917-October 8, 1942) was a United States Army Air Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest award, the Medal of Honor, for his actions d...
Harl Pease, Jr., (April 10, 1917-October 8, 1942) was a United States Army Air Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest award, the Medal of Honor, for his actions d...
Harry Day
Group Captain Harry Melville Arbuthnot Day GC, DSO, OBE (3 August 1898 - 11 March 1977) was a Royal Marine and later an RAF pilot during the Second World War.
Group Captain Harry Melville Arbuthnot Day GC, DSO, OBE (3 August 1898 - 11 March 1977) was a Royal Marine and later an RAF pilot during the Second World War.
Hedley Fowler
Hedley Nevile 'Bill' Fowler MC was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war and successfully escaped from Oflag IV-C at Colditz during the Second World War.
Hedley Nevile 'Bill' Fowler MC was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war and successfully escaped from Oflag IV-C at Colditz during the Second World War.
Herman G. Tillman, Jr.
Herman G. "Hank" Tillman, Jr. was an American United States Air Force pilot who served in three wars and was one of Maryland's most decorated veterans.
Herman G. "Hank" Tillman, Jr. was an American United States Air Force pilot who served in three wars and was one of Maryland's most decorated veterans.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks
Hilliard Almond Wilbanks (July 26, 1933 – February 24, 1967) was a career officer and pilot in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Hilliard Almond Wilbanks (July 26, 1933 – February 24, 1967) was a career officer and pilot in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Howard Wardle
Howard Douglas Wardle MC (15 August 1915 – January 1995), commonly known as Hank, was a Canadian pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Howard Douglas Wardle MC (15 August 1915 – January 1995), commonly known as Hank, was a Canadian pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Hugh Kennard
Wing Commander Hugh Charles Kennard, DFC was a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II and later an entrepreneur in civil aviation.
Wing Commander Hugh Charles Kennard, DFC was a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II and later an entrepreneur in civil aviation.
Håkon Kyllingmark
Håkon Olai Kyllingmark (19 January 1915 – 12 August 2003) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.
Håkon Olai Kyllingmark (19 January 1915 – 12 August 2003) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.
Ian Smith
Ian Douglas Smith GCLM ID (8 April 1919 – 20 November 2007) was a politician active in the government of Southern Rhodesia, the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rho...
Ian Douglas Smith GCLM ID (8 April 1919 – 20 November 2007) was a politician active in the government of Southern Rhodesia, the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rho...
Ivan Chisov
Ivan Mikhailovich Chisov (Иван Михайлович Чисов) was a Soviet Airforce Lieutenant who is notable for surviving a fall of approximately 7,000 meters (23,000 feet).
Ivan Mikhailovich Chisov (Иван Михайлович Чисов) was a Soviet Airforce Lieutenant who is notable for surviving a fall of approximately 7,000 meters (23,000 feet).
James 'Dixie' Deans
James 'Dixie' Deans (1913 – 18 February 1989) was a RAF Sergeant and World War II bomber pilot shot down in 1940 who became a renowned prisoner of war Camp Leader.
James 'Dixie' Deans (1913 – 18 February 1989) was a RAF Sergeant and World War II bomber pilot shot down in 1940 who became a renowned prisoner of war Camp Leader.
James Edwin Ray
James Edwin Ray (born August 25, 1941) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
James Edwin Ray (born August 25, 1941) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
James H. Kasler
Colonel James H. Kasler is to date the only person to be awarded the Air Force Cross three times.
Colonel James H. Kasler is to date the only person to be awarded the Air Force Cross three times.
James Henry Whalen
James Henry "Jimmy" Whalen DFC was a fighter pilot and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
James Henry "Jimmy" Whalen DFC was a fighter pilot and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
James Robinson Risner
James Robinson "Robbie" Risner (born January 16, 1925) was a general officer and professional fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.
James Robinson "Robbie" Risner (born January 16, 1925) was a general officer and professional fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.
James Stockdale
Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy.
Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy.
Jan Staubo
Jan Staubo (28 September 1920 – 15 June 2003) was a Norwegian sportsman, politician and sports official.
Jan Staubo (28 September 1920 – 15 June 2003) was a Norwegian sportsman, politician and sports official.
Jefferson J. DeBlanc
Jefferson Joseph DeBlanc (February 15, 1921-November 22, 2007) was a World War II Marine Corps fighter pilot and ace — shooting down nine Japanese aircraft during two tours of duty in the Pacifi...
Jefferson Joseph DeBlanc (February 15, 1921-November 22, 2007) was a World War II Marine Corps fighter pilot and ace — shooting down nine Japanese aircraft during two tours of duty in the Pacifi...
Jens Müller (pilot)
Jens Einar Müller was a Norwegian pilot trained in Little Norway in Canada and POW in the German POW camp called Stalag Luft III.
Jens Einar Müller was a Norwegian pilot trained in Little Norway in Canada and POW in the German POW camp called Stalag Luft III.
Jeremiah Denton
Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and a former United States Senator for the state of Alabama.
Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and a former United States Senator for the state of Alabama.
Jimmy Buckley
Lieutenant Commander James 'Jimmy' Brian Buckley DSC (c.1905 – 21 May 1943) was a Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot who became a notable prisoner of war during the Second World War, and died ...
Lieutenant Commander James 'Jimmy' Brian Buckley DSC (c.1905 – 21 May 1943) was a Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot who became a notable prisoner of war during the Second World War, and died ...
Joe E. Kernan
Joseph Eugene "Joe" Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
Joseph Eugene "Joe" Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
Joe Kernan (politician)
Joseph "Joe" Eugene Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
Joseph "Joe" Eugene Kernan (born April 8, 1946) is an American politician who became the 48th Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon.
John Alcock (RAF officer)
Sir John William Alcock KBE, DSC was a Captain in the Royal Air Force who, together with navigator Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, piloted the first non-stop transatlantic flight from St. John'...
Sir John William Alcock KBE, DSC was a Captain in the Royal Air Force who, together with navigator Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, piloted the first non-stop transatlantic flight from St. John'...
John C. Morgan
John Cary "Red" Morgan (August 24, 1914–January 17, 1991) was a United States Army Air Forces pilot in World War II who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a 1943 bombing run over...
John Cary "Red" Morgan (August 24, 1914–January 17, 1991) was a United States Army Air Forces pilot in World War II who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a 1943 bombing run over...
John Heaphy Fellowes
John Heaphy "Jack" Fellowes (November 22, 1932 – May 3, 2010) was a U.S. Navy captain, pilot, and prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
John Heaphy "Jack" Fellowes (November 22, 1932 – May 3, 2010) was a U.S. Navy captain, pilot, and prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
John Herbert Hedley
Captain John Herbert Hedley was a World War I British flying ace credited with eleven aerial victories.
Captain John Herbert Hedley was a World War I British flying ace credited with eleven aerial victories.
John Lerew
John Margrave Lerew DFC (20 August 1912 – 24 February 1996) was a high-ranking officer and pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II, and afterwards a senior manage...
John Margrave Lerew DFC (20 August 1912 – 24 February 1996) was a high-ranking officer and pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II, and afterwards a senior manage...
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936) is the senior United States Senator from Arizona.
John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936) is the senior United States Senator from Arizona.
John Peters (RAF officer)
Squadron Leader John Peters (born 1961) is a former pilot of the British Royal Air Force.
Squadron Leader John Peters (born 1961) is a former pilot of the British Royal Air Force.
Jorgen Thalbitzer
Flying Officer Jorgen Billy Thalbitzer (22 May 1920 – 29 March 1943), was a Danish pilot who joined the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War, became a prisoner of war (POW) and d...
Flying Officer Jorgen Billy Thalbitzer (22 May 1920 – 29 March 1943), was a Danish pilot who joined the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War, became a prisoner of war (POW) and d...
Joseph C. Cheney
Joseph Curtis Cheney, II (August 14, 1920 - September 5, 1963) was a pilot for Air America during the Vietnam War.
Joseph Curtis Cheney, II (August 14, 1920 - September 5, 1963) was a pilot for Air America during the Vietnam War.
Joseph I. Johnson
Joseph Inkerman Johnson was born in 1914 in Hulcote, Northamptonshire.
Joseph Inkerman Johnson was born in 1914 in Hulcote, Northamptonshire.
Joseph Kittinger
Joseph William Kittinger II is a former Command Pilot and career military officer in the United States Air Force.
Joseph William Kittinger II is a former Command Pilot and career military officer in the United States Air Force.
Josip Križaj (aviator)
Josip Križaj (13 March 1911 – 8 October 1948), also known in the Italianized form as Giuseppe Krizai, nicknamed "Pepi", was a Slovene military pilot and a veteran of the Spanish Civil War.
Josip Križaj (13 March 1911 – 8 October 1948), also known in the Italianized form as Giuseppe Krizai, nicknamed "Pepi", was a Slovene military pilot and a veteran of the Spanish Civil War.
Keith Thiele
Keith Frederick (Jimmy) Thiele DSO, DFC & 2 Bars was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War.
Keith Frederick (Jimmy) Thiele DSO, DFC & 2 Bars was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War.
Kenneth H. Dahlberg
Kenneth Harry Dahlberg was an American businessman and highly decorated World War II fighter ace.
Kenneth Harry Dahlberg was an American businessman and highly decorated World War II fighter ace.
Kenneth Walker
Brigadier General Kenneth Newton Walker (17 July 1898 – 5 January 1943) was a United States Army aviator and a United States Army Air Forces general who had a significant influence on the d...
Brigadier General Kenneth Newton Walker (17 July 1898 – 5 January 1943) was a United States Army aviator and a United States Army Air Forces general who had a significant influence on the d...
Leo K. Thorsness
Leo Keith Thorsness is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Leo Keith Thorsness is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Leon Vance
Leon Robert "Bob" Vance, Jr. (August 11, 1916 – July 26, 1944) was a Medal of Honor recipient who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
Leon Robert "Bob" Vance, Jr. (August 11, 1916 – July 26, 1944) was a Medal of Honor recipient who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
Leonard Birchall
Air Commodore Leonard Joseph Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, O.Ont, CD (6 July 1915 - 10 September 2004 ), "The Saviour of Ceylon", was a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) officer who warned of a Japanes...
Air Commodore Leonard Joseph Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, O.Ont, CD (6 July 1915 - 10 September 2004 ), "The Saviour of Ceylon", was a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) officer who warned of a Japanes...
Leonard E. H. Williams
Leonard Edmund Henry Williams, CBE, DFC, was the former chief of the Nationwide building society, also known for his career as a Spitfire pilot in the RAF.
Leonard Edmund Henry Williams, CBE, DFC, was the former chief of the Nationwide building society, also known for his career as a Spitfire pilot in the RAF.
Leroy W. Stutz
Colonel Leroy W. Stutz (born November 13, 1939) was a U.S. Air Force officer, pilot and prisoner of war for 2,284 days during the Vietnam War.
Colonel Leroy W. Stutz (born November 13, 1939) was a U.S. Air Force officer, pilot and prisoner of war for 2,284 days during the Vietnam War.
Leslie Howard (actor)
Leslie Howard was an English stage and film actor, director, and producer.
Leslie Howard was an English stage and film actor, director, and producer.
Lewie G. Merritt
Lewie G. Merritt (nicknamed "Griff") (June 26, 1897 – March 24, 1974) was a major general and early aviator in the United States Marine Corps.
Lewie G. Merritt (nicknamed "Griff") (June 26, 1897 – March 24, 1974) was a major general and early aviator in the United States Marine Corps.
Ly Tong
Lý Tống (born Le Van Tong; September 1, 1948) is a Vietnamese American anti-communist activist.
Lý Tống (born Le Van Tong; September 1, 1948) is a Vietnamese American anti-communist activist.
Marion Eugene Carl
Major General Marion Eugene Carl, USMC, (November 1, 1915 – June 28, 1998) was a World War II fighter ace, record setting test pilot, and a notable naval aviator.
Major General Marion Eugene Carl, USMC, (November 1, 1915 – June 28, 1998) was a World War II fighter ace, record setting test pilot, and a notable naval aviator.
Marius Eriksen, Jr.
Marius Eriksen (8 December 1922 – 6 July 2009) was a Norwegian skier, fighter pilot, model and actor.
Marius Eriksen (8 December 1922 – 6 July 2009) was a Norwegian skier, fighter pilot, model and actor.
Merian C. Cooper
Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director and producer.
Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director and producer.
Mikhail Vodopianov
Mikhail Vasilyevich Vodopianov (Михаил Васильевич Водопьянов, November 18, 1899 - August 11, 1980) was a Soviet aircraft pilot, one of the first Heroes of the Soviet Union, and a Major General o...
Mikhail Vasilyevich Vodopianov (Михаил Васильевич Водопьянов, November 18, 1899 - August 11, 1980) was a Soviet aircraft pilot, one of the first Heroes of the Soviet Union, and a Major General o...
Mikhail Vodopyanov
Mikhail Vasilyevich Vodopyanov was a Soviet aircraft pilot, one of the first Heroes of the Soviet Union, and a Major General of the Soviet Air Force.
Mikhail Vasilyevich Vodopyanov was a Soviet aircraft pilot, one of the first Heroes of the Soviet Union, and a Major General of the Soviet Air Force.
Neil Armstrong
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Nguyen Quy An
Nguyễn Qúy An (born January 18, 1943) is a former Major in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force who risked his life to rescue four Americans in a downed chopper while he was on a different mission.
Nguyễn Qúy An (born January 18, 1943) is a former Major in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force who risked his life to rescue four Americans in a downed chopper while he was on a different mission.
Owen J. Baggett
Owen John Baggett was a second lieutenant in the United States 7th Bomb Group based at Pandaveswar, in India, during the Second World War.
Owen John Baggett was a second lieutenant in the United States 7th Bomb Group based at Pandaveswar, in India, during the Second World War.
Pappy Boyington
Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was a United States Marine Corps officer who was an American fighter ace during World War II. For his heroic actions, he was awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Nav...
Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was a United States Marine Corps officer who was an American fighter ace during World War II. For his heroic actions, he was awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Nav...
Paul F. Lorence
United States Air Force Captain Paul F. Lorence, a Weapon Systems Officer, was killed when his F-111F fighter-bomber, callsign Karma 52, was shot down in action off the coast of Libya, on April...
United States Air Force Captain Paul F. Lorence, a Weapon Systems Officer, was killed when his F-111F fighter-bomber, callsign Karma 52, was shot down in action off the coast of Libya, on April...
Per Bergsland
Sgt Per Bergsland (17 January 1918 – 9 June 1992) was a Norwegian POW in the German POW camp Stalag Luft III and one of only three men to escape to freedom in the "Great Escape".
Sgt Per Bergsland (17 January 1918 – 9 June 1992) was a Norwegian POW in the German POW camp Stalag Luft III and one of only three men to escape to freedom in the "Great Escape".
Pete Peterson
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War.
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War.
Peter Christy
Squadron Leader Peter Christy (Born:1937 – December 6, 1971), S.J, was a P.A.F bomber pilot and Weapon Systems Officer (WSO).
Squadron Leader Peter Christy (Born:1937 – December 6, 1971), S.J, was a P.A.F bomber pilot and Weapon Systems Officer (WSO).
Peter Jeffrey (RAAF officer)
Peter Jeffrey DSO, DFC (6 July 1913 – before 10 April 1997) was a senior officer and fighter ace in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Peter Jeffrey DSO, DFC (6 July 1913 – before 10 April 1997) was a senior officer and fighter ace in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Phil Lamason
Phillip (Phil) John Lamason DFC & Bar (15 September 1918 – 19 May 2012) was a pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War, who rose to prominence as the senior ...
Phillip (Phil) John Lamason DFC & Bar (15 September 1918 – 19 May 2012) was a pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War, who rose to prominence as the senior ...
Pisidhi Indradat
Pisidhi Indradat is a Thai civilian who worked as a "kicker" with Air America during the Vietnam War.
Pisidhi Indradat is a Thai civilian who worked as a "kicker" with Air America during the Vietnam War.
Pug Southerland
James Julien "Pug" Southerland II (October 28, 1911-October 12, 1949) was a United States Navy fighter pilot during World War II. He is credited with scoring 5 victories (some accounts say 7), f...
James Julien "Pug" Southerland II (October 28, 1911-October 12, 1949) was a United States Navy fighter pilot during World War II. He is credited with scoring 5 victories (some accounts say 7), f...
Reg Grant
Reginald (Reg) Joseph Cowan Grant (1914 – 1944) DFC and Bar, DFM was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) who was killed in flying operations during the Second World War.
Reginald (Reg) Joseph Cowan Grant (1914 – 1944) DFC and Bar, DFM was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) who was killed in flying operations during the Second World War.
Robert E. Galer
Brigadier General Robert Edward Galer (October 24, 1913–June 27, 2005) was a naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in aerial combat du...
Brigadier General Robert Edward Galer (October 24, 1913–June 27, 2005) was a naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in aerial combat du...
Robert W. Aschenbrener
Robert Wayne Aschenbrener was raised on the Indian reservation at Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin.
Robert Wayne Aschenbrener was raised on the Indian reservation at Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin.
Ron Arad (pilot)
Lieutenant Colonel Ron Arad, was an Israeli Air Force weapon systems officer who is officially classified as missing in action since October 1986, but is widely presumed dead.
Lieutenant Colonel Ron Arad, was an Israeli Air Force weapon systems officer who is officially classified as missing in action since October 1986, but is widely presumed dead.
Ronald Adam (actor)
Ronald Adam OBE (31 December 1896 – 28 March 1979), born Ronald George Hinings Adams, was a British RAF officer, an actor on stage and screen and a successful theatre manager.
Ronald Adam OBE (31 December 1896 – 28 March 1979), born Ronald George Hinings Adams, was a British RAF officer, an actor on stage and screen and a successful theatre manager.
Ronald Ivelaw-Chapman
Air Chief Marshal Sir Ronald Ivelaw-Chapman GCB, KBE, DFC, AFC, RAF (17 January 1899 – 28 April 1978) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force in the middle of the 20th century and th...
Air Chief Marshal Sir Ronald Ivelaw-Chapman GCB, KBE, DFC, AFC, RAF (17 January 1899 – 28 April 1978) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force in the middle of the 20th century and th...
Roy Allen
Roy Allen (1918–1991) was an American, born in the north Philadelphia neighborhood of Olney.
Roy Allen (1918–1991) was an American, born in the north Philadelphia neighborhood of Olney.
Rudolf Perešin
Rudolf Perešin, a Croatian fighter pilot in the Yugoslav People's Army, defected from Željava Air Base to Klagenfurt, Austria in 1991, during reconnaissance flight because he wanted to help his ...
Rudolf Perešin, a Croatian fighter pilot in the Yugoslav People's Army, defected from Željava Air Base to Klagenfurt, Austria in 1991, during reconnaissance flight because he wanted to help his ...
Russell Foskett
Russell George Foskett OBE, DFC (7 May 1917 – 31 October 1944) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Russell George Foskett OBE, DFC (7 May 1917 – 31 October 1944) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Russell Johnson
Russell David Johnson is an American television and film actor best known as "The Professor" on the CBS television sitcom Gilligan's Island.
Russell David Johnson is an American television and film actor best known as "The Professor" on the CBS television sitcom Gilligan's Island.
Sam Johnson
Samuel Robert "Sam" Johnson is an American politician and a retired career U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
Samuel Robert "Sam" Johnson is an American politician and a retired career U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
Scott O'Grady
Scott Francis O'Grady is a former USAF Captain and former United States Air Force fighter pilot who gained prominence after the June 2, 1995 Mrkonjić Grad incident, in which he ejected over Bos...
Scott Francis O'Grady is a former USAF Captain and former United States Air Force fighter pilot who gained prominence after the June 2, 1995 Mrkonjić Grad incident, in which he ejected over Bos...
Semyon Trofimovich Bychkov
Semyon Trofimovich Bychkov (Семён Трофимович Бычков, 15 May 1918—4 November 1946) was a Soviet military pilot during World War II. He served first in Soviet Air Forces, where he downed seventeen...
Semyon Trofimovich Bychkov (Семён Трофимович Бычков, 15 May 1918—4 November 1946) was a Soviet military pilot during World War II. He served first in Soviet Air Forces, where he downed seventeen...
Shalva Loladze
Shalva Loladze was a former Soviet Georgian POW and an officer in the German Wehrmacht who headed a revolt of the Georgian soldiers against the German commandership on the Dutch island of Texel.
Shalva Loladze was a former Soviet Georgian POW and an officer in the German Wehrmacht who headed a revolt of the Georgian soldiers against the German commandership on the Dutch island of Texel.
Steve Pisanos
'Steve Pisanos born in Greece (November 10, 1919) as Spiros Pisanos (Σπύρος Πίσανος του Νικολάου και της Αθηνάς) is a USAF Colonel (retired) who served successfully as a fighter pilot wit...
'Steve Pisanos born in Greece (November 10, 1919) as Spiros Pisanos (Σπύρος Πίσανος του Νικολάου και της Αθηνάς) is a USAF Colonel (retired) who served successfully as a fighter pilot wit...
Sydney Dowse
Flight Lieutenant Sydney Hastings Dowse MC (21 November 1918 – 10 April 2008) was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war and survived The Great Escape during the Second World War.
Flight Lieutenant Sydney Hastings Dowse MC (21 November 1918 – 10 April 2008) was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war and survived The Great Escape during the Second World War.
Tammy Duckworth
Ladda Tammy Duckworth is the Democratic nominee in Illinois's 8th congressional district for the United States House of Representatives.
Ladda Tammy Duckworth is the Democratic nominee in Illinois's 8th congressional district for the United States House of Representatives.
Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager.
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager.
Tom Greenway
Tom Greenway (June 5, 1909–February 8, 1985) was an American character actor of film and television, whose career, primarily in television westerns, extended from 1949 to 1965.
Tom Greenway (June 5, 1909–February 8, 1985) was an American character actor of film and television, whose career, primarily in television westerns, extended from 1949 to 1965.
Tony Gaze
Frederick Anthony Owen Gaze DFC & Two Bars, OAM (born 3 February 1920) is a decorated World War II flying ace credited with 12.5 aerial victories and a former racing driver from Australia.
Frederick Anthony Owen Gaze DFC & Two Bars, OAM (born 3 February 1920) is a decorated World War II flying ace credited with 12.5 aerial victories and a former racing driver from Australia.
Wally Floody
Flight Lieutenant Wally Floody OBE (born Clarke Wallace Chant Floody) (April 28, 1918 - September 25, 1989), was an imprisoned Second World War pilot who was instrumental in organizing and imple...
Flight Lieutenant Wally Floody OBE (born Clarke Wallace Chant Floody) (April 28, 1918 - September 25, 1989), was an imprisoned Second World War pilot who was instrumental in organizing and imple...
Walter E. Truemper
Walter Edward Truemper (October 31, 1918 – February 20, 1944) was a United States Army Air Forces officer in World War II and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of ...
Walter Edward Truemper (October 31, 1918 – February 20, 1944) was a United States Army Air Forces officer in World War II and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of ...
Walter G. R. Hinchliffe
Captain Walter George Raymond Hinchliffe DFC, aka Hinch was a distinguished Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force flying ace in World War I who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Captain Walter George Raymond Hinchliffe DFC, aka Hinch was a distinguished Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force flying ace in World War I who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Walter Morison
Flight Lieutenant Walter McDonald Morison was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war and was sent to Colditz for attempting to steal an enemy aircraft during the Second World War.
Flight Lieutenant Walter McDonald Morison was a Royal Air Force pilot who became a prisoner of war and was sent to Colditz for attempting to steal an enemy aircraft during the Second World War.
Walter Oesau
Walter "Gulle" Oesau (28 June 1913–11 May 1944) was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1934 until his death in 1944.
Walter "Gulle" Oesau (28 June 1913–11 May 1944) was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1934 until his death in 1944.
Wayne R. Grisham
Wayne Richard Grisham (January 10, 1923 January 19, 2011) was a U.S. Representative from California.
Wayne Richard Grisham (January 10, 1923 January 19, 2011) was a U.S. Representative from California.
Werner Hosewinckel Christie (officer)
Werner Hosewinckel Christie (13 December 1917 – 29 December 2004) was a Norwegian air force officer, who reached the rank of major general in the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Werner Hosewinckel Christie (13 December 1917 – 29 December 2004) was a Norwegian air force officer, who reached the rank of major general in the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Werner Mölders
Werner Mölders was a World War II German Luftwaffe pilot and the leading German fighter ace in the Spanish Civil War.
Werner Mölders was a World War II German Luftwaffe pilot and the leading German fighter ace in the Spanish Civil War.
William Harrell Nellis
William Harrell Nellis flew 70 World War II combat missions and was shot down three times, the last time fatally.
William Harrell Nellis flew 70 World War II combat missions and was shot down three times, the last time fatally.
William P. Lawrence
William Porter Lawrence, United States Navy, was a decorated Naval Aviator who served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1978-1981.
William Porter Lawrence, United States Navy, was a decorated Naval Aviator who served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1978-1981.
Yekaterina Budanova
Yekaterina Vasylievna Budanova, also known as Katya Budanova,, was a fighter pilot in the Soviet Air Force during World War II. With 11 air victories, along with Lydia Litvyak, she was one...
Yekaterina Vasylievna Budanova, also known as Katya Budanova,, was a fighter pilot in the Soviet Air Force during World War II. With 11 air victories, along with Lydia Litvyak, she was one...