Marion F. Kirby

Marion Franklin Kirby II (July 14, 1919 – July 10, 2011) was an American fighter pilot and a flying ace with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft.

Marion F. Kirby
Born(1919-07-14)July 14, 1919
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
DiedJuly 10, 2011(2011-07-10) (aged 91)
Lometa, Texas, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
Years of service1940–1945
RankCaptain
Commands held80th Fighter Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (4)

References

  • HeadHunters Association WWII History,
  • http://www.au.af.mil/au/afhra/avc.asp Air Force Historical Research Agency, Aerial Victory Credits search on Name begins with "Kirby",
  • Stanaway, John C.; Hickey, Lawrence J. (1995). Attack & Conquer – The 8th Fighter Group in World War II. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing. p. 320. ISBN 0-88740-808-7.
  • Simpson, Larry (2009). Kirby - Memoirs of a Combat Fighter Pilot During the Early Years of WWII. lulu.com. p. 172.
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