Jack T. Bradley

Jack Tarleton Bradley (June 6, 1918 – July 4, 2000) was a United States Army Air Forces flying ace who was credited with shooting down 15 aircraft during World War II, being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions. He served as commanding officer of the 353rd Fighter Squadron.

Bradley's combat experiences during World War II were notably documented through film, and he recorded several minutes of footage produced by his P-51 Mustang's gun camera.

Early life Bradley was born in Brownwood, Texas, on June 6, 1918. He attended Howard Payne College in Brownwood and joined its pilot training program.

Military career In 1941, Bradley joined the United States Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Program in Dallas, and was commissioned with the rank of Second Lieutenant.

Following the war, Bradley remained in the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 1962 at the rank of colonel.