Ace of Aces

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The Hangar May 18, 2026

Dick Bong and America's Ace of Aces who never wanted to be famous

Major Richard 'Dick' Bong scored 40 aerial victories in WWII, becoming America's all-time Ace of Aces.

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The Hangar Apr 23, 2026

Richard Bong, America's Ace of Aces and the forty victories that changed the Pacific War

Richard Bong scored 40 aerial victories in the Pacific, making him the highest-scoring American fighter ace in history.

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