Cecil G. Foster | |
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 Foster in his personalized F-86 Sabre. | |
| Birth name | Cecil Glen Foster |
| Born | August 30, 1925 Porter Township, Midland County, Michigan |
| Died | July 5, 2016 (aged 90) Sparks, Nevada |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | Army Air Forces Corps |
| Years of service | 1943-1975 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron |
| Commands | 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | |
| Relations | Wife: Ramona |
Cecil Glen Foster (August 30, 1925 – July 5, 2016) was a veteran of the Korean War and the 23rd United States Ace: he shot down 9 Mig-15s. He was a recipient of the American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Silver Stars and a Purple Heart.[1] During the Korean War Foster flew 200 combat sorties.[2] He was also commanded the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War.[3]
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