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Douglas Baker (aviator)

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Douglas Baker
Born(1921-08-27)August 27, 1921
Lindsay, Oklahoma
DiedDecember 14, 1944(1944-12-14) (aged 23)
Luzon, Philippines
BuriedMcClain County, Oklahoma
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1942–1944
RankLTJG
UnitVF-20
AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Purple Heart

Douglas Baker (August 27, 1921 – December 14, 1944) was a United States Navy fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. Baker was a F6F Hellcat pilot and triple ace with 16.3 aerial victories.

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References

  1. Edward M. Young (20 September 2013). American Aces against the Kamikaze. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 16–. ISBN 978-1-84908-746-9.
  2. Barrett Tillman (14 February 2012). Enterprise: America's Fightingest Ship and the Men Who Helped Win World War II. Simon and Schuster. pp. 209–. ISBN 978-1-4391-9087-6.

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United States United States World War II flying aces with 15+ aerial victories
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