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Jacqueline CochranJacqueline Cochran
Jacqueline Cochran

Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran held more speed, altitude and distance records than any other male or female pilot in aviation history at the time of her death Aug. 10, 1980.
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Posted: 1/20/2004

Jackie CochranJackie Cochran
Jackie Cochran

Jackie Cochran standing on the wing of her F-86 whilst talking to Chuck Yeager and Canadair's chief test pilot Bill Longhurst. (Photo courtesy Air Force Flight Test Center History Office)
Jackie Cochran


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Jackie CochranJackie Cochran
Jackie Cochran

Jackie Cochran in the cockpit of the Canadair F-86 with Chuck Yeager. (Photo courtesy Air Force Flight Test Center History Office)
Jackie Cochran


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Jacqueline Jacqueline
Jacqueline

Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran was a leading aviatrix who promoted an independent Air Force and was the director of women's flying training for the Women's Airforce Service Pilots program during World War II. She held more speed, altitude and distance records than any other male or female pilot in aviation history at the time of her death Aug. 10, 1980.
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Major BongMajor Bong
Major Bong

Maj. Richard Bong was the highest-scoring U.S. ace of any war — the “Ace of Aces.”
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Major BongMajor Bong
Major Bong

Maj. Richard Bong is the highest-scoring U.S. ace of any war — the “Ace of Aces.”
Major Bong


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James JabaraJames Jabara
James Jabara

1940's -- James Jabara
James Jabara


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James JabaraJames Jabara
James Jabara

1940's -- James Jabara
James Jabara


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Jabara being hoistedJabara being hoisted
Jabara being hoisted

1940's -- Jabara being hoisted
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James JabaraJames Jabara
James Jabara

1940's -- James Jabara
James Jabara


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Curtis LeMayCurtis LeMay
Curtis LeMay

1940's -- Curtis LeMay
Curtis LeMay


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Curtis LeMayCurtis LeMay
Curtis LeMay

1940's -- Curtis LeMay
Curtis LeMay


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