Edward F. Rector
American World War II flying ace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Franklin Rector (September 28, 1916 – April 26, 2001) was a colonel in the United States Air Force, a fighter ace of World War II, and a member of the Flying Tigers.
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Edward F. Rector | |
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Nickname(s) | Ed |
Born | (1916-09-28)September 28, 1916 Marshall, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | April 26, 2001(2001-04-26) (aged 84) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1962 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 23rd Fighter Group 76th Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal Order of the Cloud and Banner (China) Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) |
Other work | Consultant |
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