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Captain Fernandez

Capt. Manuel J. Fernandez Jr. was the number 3 ace of the Korean War. (Courtesy photo)
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Capt. Pete Fernandez

Capt. Manuel J. Fernandez Jr. flew 124 combat missions in Korea with the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing. (Courtesy photo)
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Octave Chanute

Octave Chanute was born in Paris Feb. 18, 1832, and came to the United States as a child. He became a respected civil engineer and spent most of his adult life as an engineer in the railroad industry, but later gained international fame in the study of aeronautics.
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Octave Chanute

Octave Chanute came to the United States as a child. He spent most of his adult life as an engineer in the railroad industry, but later gained international fame in the study of aeronautics.
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Cpl. Eugene J. Bullard

Eugene Jacques Bullard, the world's first African-American combat pilot, was one of 200 Americans who flew for France in World War I.
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Corporal Eugene J. Bullard

EARLY YEARS -- Eugene Jacques Bullard, the first African-American combat pilot, was one of 200 Americans who flew for France in World War I.
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Gen. Frank M. Andrews

Newly appointed as a temporary brigadier general, Frank M. Andrews stands in front of a Martin B-12 bomber at Langley Field, Va., in March 1935. .
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Gen. Frank M. Andrews

Gen. Frank M. Andrews, theater commander of U.S. forces in the European theater of operations, was responsible for direction of the American strategic bombing campaign against Germany and planning the land invasion of occupied western Europe in 1943.
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General Frank M. Andrews

EARLY YEARS -- General Frank M. Andrews, a founding father of the independent Air Force, was born February, 1884, in Nashville, Tenn.
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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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Gen. Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr.

Gen. Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr. receives his fourth star.
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Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr.

Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. with President Lyndon Johnson in 1970.
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General James

Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. in front of his F-4C Phantom in Thailand during the Vietnam War.
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General Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr.

1990's -- Daniel James Jr., was the first African-American promoted to the rank of Air Force four-star general. He was another of the great Tuskegee Airmen, but didn't see action until the Korean War. His career spanned three wars and 30 years, and he was a recognized civil rights pioneer. He was an eloquent speaker for the Air Force known for his thoughts on Americanism and patriotism.
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Major Bong

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

Maj. Richard Bong is the highest-scoring U.S. ace of any war — the “Ace of Aces.”
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Troops of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps wait to board a C-130 Hercules

1990's -- Troops of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps wait to board a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft of the 1630th Tactical Airlift Wing for a transit to Fort Bragg, N.C., following the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Behind the troops is another C-130 Hercules aircraft.
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A-10A Thunderbolt II

1990's -- The pilot of an A-10A Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing of England Air Force Base, La., communicates with his crew chief following a mission during Operation Desert Storm.
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F-15 Eagle Fighter

1990's -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Bruce Shipp, pilot of an F-15 Eagle Fighter aircraft, prepares for takeoff to attack enemy positions in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.
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F-15D Eagle

1990's -- Lt. Col. George Wagasky of the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing scans the horizon from the cockpit of his F-15D Eagle aircraft while on a combat patrol near the Iraqi border during Operation Desert Shield.
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