Wayne Morris
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Wayne Morris was an American film and television actor, as well as a decorated World War II fighter ace. He appeared in many films, including Paths of Glory, The Bushwackers, and the title role of Kid
Morris in 1948
David McCampbell
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Captain David McCampbell was a United States Navy captain, naval aviator, and Medal of Honor recipient. He retired from the Navy in 1964 with 31 years of service.
Wayne Morris
…by the Navy as physically 'too big' to fly fighters. After being turned down several times as a fighter pilot, he went to his uncle-in-law, Commander David McCampbell, imploring him for the chance to fly fighters. McCampbell said "Give me a letter." He flew the F6F Hellcat off the aircraft carrier USS Essex with…
David McCampbell in the cockpit, c. 1943
McCampbell while serving as a landing signal officer on board USS Wasp during Operation Bowery. He is signalling to a pilot about to take off, May 1942
Vice Admiral Marc Mitscher speaks with Air Group Commander McCampbell, the task force's leading pilot.
McCampbell's F6F-5 Hellcat fighter on board the aircraft carrier USS Essex 30 July 1944