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Stephen L. Bettinger

Stephen L. Bettinger

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Stephen L. Bettinger (April 28, 1924 – December 4, 2010) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft.[1][2][3]

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Bettinger also claimed 1 kill in World War II.[1] He was the final American ace of the Korean War with his final victory claimed on July 20, 1953. He was subsequently shot down and taken prisoner.[4]

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  1. [1]
    Varhola 2000, p. 42
  2. [2]
    Gurney 1958, p. 248
  3. [3]
    "Stephen L. Bettinger". Tributes. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  4. [4]
    Varhola 2000, p. 43

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