| Donald Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Flash" |
| Born | July 17, 1920 |
| Died | January 4, 2010 (aged 89) |
| Place of birth | Garland, Kansas |
| Place of death | La Jolla, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942-1967 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Donald "Flash" Gordon (July 17, 1920 – January 4, 2010) was a United States air ace,[1] having shot down at least seven Japanese aircraft during World War II.[2] He was a fighter pilot in the United States Navy (USN) and a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Quotation[]
"I never had a dogfight. I usually got head on or tail on. They never saw us coming. That's the way to fight a war."[3]
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References[]
- ↑ "AG-10 History - Second Tour". cv6.org. http://www.cv6.org/ship/logs/ag10/ag10-2nd.htm. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
- ↑ "Donald Gordon (obituary)". January 16, 2010. http://www.fstribune.com/story/1602886.html.
- ↑ Battle 360: D-Day in the Pacific, personal interview, circa 2008.
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