Edward F. Rector | |
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 Edward F. Rector Gathering of Eagles 2000 Lithograph | |
| Nickname(s) | "Ed" |
| Born | September 28, 1916 Marshall, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 2001 (aged 84) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1962 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 23rd Fighter Group 76th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal Order of the Cloud and Banner (China) Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) |
| Other work | Consultant |
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.