The last surviving World War II triple ace pilot died at age 102 this week, more than 75 years after serving in the U.S. Air Force and flying missions over Europe, the Washington Post reported.

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 ...

Step back in time and discover the lesser-known story of Hermann Göring’s rise as a World War I fighter ace. Before he became infamous as a leading Nazi, Göring was a daring pilot in the skies over ...

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 ...

Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson Jr., the last surviving triple ace pilot from World War II, died May 17. He was 102. Anderson died at his home in Auburn, California, The Washington Post reported. His ...

Swett is congratulated by Maj. Gen. Ralph J. Mitchell, commanding general of Marine Air Units in the South Pacific, after being awarded the Medal of Honor on Espirito Santo Island, Oct. 12, 1943. (U.S ...

ADAMS, Nebraska (AP) — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a ...