Norman E. Olson

Captain

Norman E. Olson
Birth nameNorman E. Olson
Born(1915-03-19)March 19, 1915
Winnipeg, Canada
DiedApril 8, 1944(1944-04-08) (aged 29)
Buried
Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Allegiance United States
Service / branchU.S. Army Air Force
RankCaptain
Unit
Awards
Spouse(s)Frances[2]

Norman E. Olson (March 19, 1915 – April 8, 1944) was a U.S. Army Air Forces World War II flying ace. He shot down seven[2] enemy aircraft in the European theatre of World War II. Olson died in aerial combat on April 8, 1944.[3][4] He was the first Ace pilot of the 355th Fighter Group.[5]

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  3. ^ "Norman E. Olson". The Wall of Valor Project. The Wall of Valor Project. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Norman E Olson". Honor States. Honor States. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Norman E Olson". American Air Museum in Britain. Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 8 October 2021.