Robert Marshall DeHaven | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bob |
| Born | January 13, 1922 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 10, 2008 (aged 86) Encino, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force Reserve California Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1942–1965 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | 7th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (14) |
Robert Marshall DeHaven (January 13, 1922 – July 10, 2008) was an American flying ace in the 49th Fighter Group during World War II, who was credited with 14 aerial victories. After the war, he briefly worked as an actor before becoming a personal pilot for billionaire Howard Hughes.[1][2][3][4]
- ^ "Robert M. DeHaven". Pacific Wrecks. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "Robert M. DeHaven Oral History Interview (Part 1 Of 5)". The Museum of Flight Digital Commons. 1960s. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "Robert M. DeHaven Oral History Interview (Part 2 Of 5)". The Museum of Flight Digital Commons. 1960s. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "WWII ace became test pilot". Los Angeles Times. July 12, 2008. Retrieved November 3, 2022.