Donald McPherson, a World War II Navy pilot from Nebraska, died Aug. 14 at age 103. He was recognized as America’s last surviving WWII "ace," credited with five aerial victories. Family say he wanted ...

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ADAMS, Nebraska -- A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America's last surviving "ace" pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a ...

ADAMS, Nebraska — A veteran believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot from World War II died on Aug. 14. He was 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft ...