World War II fighter aces are often remembered for their staggering kill counts and legendary dogfights, but far less ...

Arthur Van Haren Jr. was one of the top fighter pilots of WWII. He also was my grandfather. I called him “Tata,” a nickname for grandfather in Spanish. He didn’t tell me much about World War II. Tata ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ADAMS, Nebraska — A veteran believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot from World War II died on Aug. 14. He was 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft ...