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 ...
America’s last known surviving World War II “ace”—a pilot who shot down five enemy planes—has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot in the Pacific theater during the war’s ...
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 ...
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