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July 16, 2016

Legendary Ace Flies His 100th Aircraft In 'The Birthplace Of Naval Aviation'

Veteran, Age 95, Flies Rear Seat In T-34C Turbomentor

A 95-year-old, 29 1/2-year veteran famous for being the single-known ace to achieve victories against both German and Japanese aircraft during WWII and later becoming a stunt pilot for 20th Century Fox film "Tora Tora Tora" in 1969, flew his 100th aircraft above "the birthplace of naval aviation," July 9.

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