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Ben Chiu Certificates/Ratings/Crew Stations: "Passing of an American Ace" 02-08-02, 03:22z  From AVweb: One week ago, at 83 years of age, Col. Francis Gabreski passed on due to a heart attack. Gabreski flew a P-47 and had downed 31 enemy aircraft by the end of World War II. Flying an F-86 during the Korean conflict, he raised his tally to 37.5 air victories. By the time of his retirement from the Air Force in 1967, Gabreski had flown 266 combat missions, more than any other U.S. pilot, and was the highest-ranking living U.S. ace. Ben Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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jerryrosie Certificates/Ratings/Crew Stations: 1. "RE: Passing of an American Ace" 02-08-02, 16:17z  >>One week ago, at 83 years of age, Col. Francis Gabreski passed on due to a heart attack. << We morn the passing of yet another one of the Greatest Generation. Have you all made your contributions to the WWII Memorial commemorating the deeds of these great Americans? Thanks.... ***Reality - the refuge of those who can't handle simulation*** Cheers, Jerry (N94) Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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