Donald "Flash" Gordon
Donald "Flash" Gordon (July 17, 1920 – January 4, 2010) was an American naval aviator and flying ace, having shot down at least seven Japanese aircraft during World War II. He was a fighter pilot in the United States Navy and a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Donald Gordon | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Flash" |
| Born | July 17, 1920 Garland, Kansas |
| Died | January 4, 2010 (aged 89) La Jolla, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1967 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (4) Navy Commendation Medal |
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