Clyde A. Curtin (October 25, 1920 – August 22, 2011) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down five enemy aircraft in the war.[1][2]

Clyde A. Curtin
Curtin with his F-86 Sabre in Korea
Born(1920-10-25)October 25, 1920
Gresham, Oregon
DiedAugust 22, 2011(2011-08-22) (aged 90)
Portland, Oregon
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
RankMajor
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsSilver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)

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References

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  1. ^ Varhola 2000, p. 42
  2. ^ Gurney 1958, p. 248

Sources

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  • 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