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Captain David McCampbell (January 16, 1910 – June 30, 1996) was a United States Navy captain, naval aviator, and a Medal of Honor recipient. He retired from the navy in 1964 with 31 years of service.
David McCampbell, né le 16 janvier 1910 à Bessemer et mort le 30 juin 1996, est un aviateur américain . Biographie. Participant notamment à la Seconde Guerre mondiale, McCampbell est le meilleur as sur Grumman F6F Hellcat de l' United States Navy avec 34 victoires aériennes recensées.
- 30 juin 1996 (à 86 ans)Comté de Palm Beach
- américaine
- 16 janvier 1910Bessemer
- Cimetière national d'Arlington
24 oct. 2022 · Navy Capt. David McCampbell wasn't just the top naval ace of World War II — he's considered the service's all-time leader in aerial combat. His spirit and leadership are what made his...
Commander David McCampbell was a U.S. Navy fighter pilot who destroyed 16 Japanese planes in two battles in 1944. He received the Medal of Honor for his gallantry and leadership in the face of overwhelming odds.
Learn about David McCampbell, the Navy's top ACE of World War II with 34 victories and two Navy Crosses. He was the only man to earn both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross in successive days for his heroism in the Philippine Sea.
- January 16, 1910
- June 30, 1996
30 nov. 2022 · The United States Navy's all-time leading flying Ace with 34 victories. Nine in one mission. He survived WW2 and went on to hold many senior posts in the US Navy. On June 19, 1944, during the ...
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Learn about David McCampbell, a U.S. Navy captain, naval aviator, and Medal of Honor recipient. Read his oral history and articles by other admirals on his naval career and achievements.
