Ernest Bankey
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Ernest Edward Bankey Jr. (August 28, 1920 – June 10, 2009) was an American World War II flying ace credited with 9.5 aerial victories. He was also an ace in a day, and rose to the rank of colonel in the United States Air Force.[1]
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Ernest Edward Bankey Jr. | |
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Born | (1920-08-28)August 28, 1920 Cleveland, Ohio |
Died | June 10, 2009(2009-06-10) (aged 88) Newbury Park, California |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force Reserve United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1968 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (10) Croix de guerre (France) |
Other work | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
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