RIP WWII Fighter Pilot Dean “Diz” Laird

[B-Man2]

Famed World War II fighter pilot Dean 'Diz' Laird has died at 101, family says

Dean "Diz" Laird, the only known Navy ace to shoot down both German and Japanese planes during World War II, has died, his daughter told CNN on Monday. He was 101.

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[Silver Surfer]

another tough old buzzard gone. tonight, I raise my glass to you, and all who flew. vios con dios, diz

 

[Micawber]

Rest In Peace 'Did'.

 

[ausreenactor]

Centenarians are awesome!

Took scalps from both of the 'baddies'!

'To the skies' good Sir.