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Douglas Baker

1921 – 1944

Naval aviator

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About Douglas Baker

Lived 1921 – 1944 (aged 23). Douglas Baker was an American.

Douglas Baker (August 27, 1921 – December 14, 1944) was a United States Navy fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. Baker was a F6F Hellcat pilot and triple ace with 16.3 aerial victories.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States); Navy Cross; Purple Heart; Silver Star
Also known as
Doug Baker

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Douglas Baker's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Douglas Baker?

Naval aviator (1921-1944)

When was Douglas Baker born?

Douglas Baker was born on 27 August 1921 in Oklahoma.

When did Douglas Baker die?

Douglas Baker died on 14 December 1944 in Luzon.

What nationality was Douglas Baker?

Douglas Baker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Douglas Baker

· Wikidata: Q54967383

· DBpedia: Douglas Baker (aviator)

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