Edward F. Rector

Edward Franklin Rector (September 28, 1916 – April 26, 2001) was a colonel in the United States Air Force, a fighter ace of World War II, and a member of the Flying Tigers.

Edward F. Rector
Edward F. Rector
Gathering of Eagles 2000 Lithograph
Nickname(s)Ed
Born(1916-09-28)September 28, 1916
Marshall, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 2001(2001-04-26) (aged 84)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1939–1962
RankColonel
Commands held23rd Fighter Group
76th Fighter Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal
Order of the Cloud and Banner (China)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
Other workConsultant
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