William Henry Wescott (September 1, 1922 – February 25, 2016) was a United States Air Force flying ace of the Korean War, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft.[1][2]
William Westcott | |
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 Major William Wescott in Korea, 1950 | |
| Born | September 1, 1922 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Died | February 25, 2016 (aged 93) Mesa, Arizona |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1955 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Varhola 2000, p. 42
- ^ Gurney 1958, p. 248
Sources edit
- Gurney, Gene (1958), Five Down and Glory: A History of the American Air Ace, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN 0-405-03764-3, 1972 Arno Press edition
- Varhola, Michael J. (2000), Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953, Mason City, IA: Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-882810-44-4
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