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Captain Hamilton Coolidge: Legacy Of An Ace
1st Fighter Wing
March 27, 2024 | 1:40
Capt. Hamilton Coolidge, a World War 1 ace from the 94th Aero Squadron, was a pioneer in military aviation and a hero from the early days of the Army Air Corps. This video provides a brief overview of his legacy and achievements that still resonate over a century later. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Jack LeGrand)
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