Donald McPherson, a World War II Navy aviator believed to be the last surviving American fighter ace (a pilot who shot down at least five enemy aircraft), has died at 103. McPherson served on the USS ...

Arthur Van Haren Jr., a Mexican-American, was a highly decorated fighter pilot ace in WWII. He served in the Pacific Theater with the VF-2, 'The Rippers,' a squadron known for producing numerous aces.

During World War II, Luftwaffe fighter pilots became some of the most successful combat aviators in military history, with ...

Aug. 22 (UPI) --The man believed to be the last surviving World War II official American ace naval fighter pilot has died at age 103. Described in his legacy.com page as a compassionate and humble ...

Donald McPherson, a World War II Navy pilot from Nebraska, died Aug. 14 at age 103. He was recognized as America’s last surviving WWII "ace," credited with five aerial victories. Family say he wanted ...

ADAMS, Nebraska – Donald McPherson, a World War II veteran believed to be the United States’ last surviving “ace” pilot, has died. He was 103. McPherson, born May 22, 1922 in Adams, Nebraska, died Aug ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A World War II veteran from Adams, believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot, has died at age 103. Don McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater ...