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Captain David McCampbell (January 16, 1910 – June 30, 1996) was a United States Navy captain, naval aviator, and a Medal of Honor recipient. He retired from the navy in 1964 with 31 years of service.
24 de oct. de 2022 · Navy Capt. David McCampbell wasn't just the top naval ace of World War II — he's considered the service's all-time leader in aerial combat. His spirit and leadership are what made his air group...
Commander David McCampbell was a U.S. Navy fighter pilot who destroyed 16 Japanese planes in two battles in 1944. He received the Medal of Honor for his gallantry and leadership in the face of overwhelming odds.
13 de dic. de 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of David McCampbell, the top F6F Hellcat ace and the US Navy's highest-scoring ace in WWII. He shot down 34 enemy aircraft, including nine in one mission, and received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
20 de jul. de 2011 · "Ace of Aces" is the dramatic David McCampbell story, complemented by stunning vintage World War II film footage and punctuated with Captain McCampbell's own words, recorded for the U.S....
Learn about David McCampbell, the Navy's top ACE of World War II with 34 victories and two Navy Crosses. He was the only man to earn both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross in successive days for his heroism in the Philippine Sea.
Learn about the life and achievements of Captain David McCampbell, the U.S. Navy's top fighter ace who earned the Medal of Honor in World War II. Read his oral history and watch a clip of his aerial combat in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
