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Today in Aviation History: 1990 Douglas Campbell America’s First Ace Dies at 94

December 16, 2016 Lt Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell, America’s first official ace died in Greenwich, Connecticut on this date in 1990 at the age of 94. He was the first American from an American trained unit to View More ›

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