David Carl Schilling (December 15, 1918 – August 14, 1956) was a U.S. Air Force officer, fighter ace credited with 22½ confirmed claims, and leading advocate of long-range jet fighter operations. Kansas’ Schilling Air Force Base was named in his memory.
David Schilling was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, on December 15, 1918. His family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he went to high school. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology in June 1939.
Schilling joined the United States Army in September 1939 as an aviation cadet and received his commission in the Air Corps upon completion of flight training in May 1940. The following summer he became one of the original members of the 56th Fighter Group.
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Name(s):
David Carl Schilling
Occupation:
Military, 56th Fighter Group
Birth:
December 15, 1918
Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Death:
August 14, 1956 (aged 37)
Eriswell, Suffolk, England
Buried:
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance:
United States of America
Service/branch:United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service:
1939–1956
Rank:
Colonel
Commands held:
62d Fighter Squadron
56th Fighter Group
31st Fighter Escort Wing
Battles/wars:
World War II
Awards:
2x Distinguished Service Cross
3x Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star
11x Distinguished Flying Cross
20x Air Medal
Additional Information:
- David C. Schilling – Wikipedia
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