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| Marion F. Kirby | |
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| Born | (1919-07-14)July 14, 1919 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | July 10, 2011(2011-07-10) (aged 91) Lometa, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | 80th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (4) |
Marion Franklin Kirby II (July 14, 1919 – July 10, 2011) was an American fighter pilot and a flying ace with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft.
He transferred into the 475th Fighter Group when it formed in New Guinea.
References
- Gamble, Bruce (2013). Target: Rabaul: The Allied Siege of Japan's Most Infamous Stronghold, March 1943 - August 1945. Voyageur Press. ISBN 9780760344071.
Further reading
- HeadHunters Association WWII History,
- au.af.mil Air Force Historical Research Agency, Aerial Victory Credits search on Name begins with "Kirby",
- Stanaway, John C.; Hickey, Lawrence J. (1995). Attack & Conquer – The 8th Fighter Group in World War II. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing. p. 320. ISBN 0-88740-808-7.
- Simpson, Larry (2009). Kirby - Memoirs of a Combat Fighter Pilot During the Early Years of WWII. lulu.com. p. 172.