Stephen L. Bettinger

Stephen L. Bettinger (April 28, 1924 – December 4, 2010) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down five enemy aircraft in the war.[1][2][3]

Bettinger also claimed 1 kill in World War II.[1] He was the final American ace of the Korean War with his final victory claimed on July 20, 1953. He was subsequently shot down and taken prisoner.[4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Varhola 2000, p. 42
  2. Gurney 1958, p. 248
  3. "Stephen L. Bettinger". Tributes. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  4. Varhola 2000, p. 43

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