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The One-Man Air Force, Navy's Top Ace Downing Nine Japanese Aircraft During WWII

Summary by World War Wings
On October 24, 1944, in the middle of World War II, one U.S. Navy pilot changed the course of a day’s battle—and secured his place in history. Commander David McCampbell, flying with only his wingman, went up against a large force of Japanese aircraft. By the end of the mission, he had shot down nine enemy planes, the most ever by a U.S. Navy pilot in a single flight. Mighty History / YouTube A Late Start, A Quick Rise David McCampbell wasn’t a …
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World War Wings broke the news in on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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