About Marion F. Kirby
Lived 1919 – 2011 (aged 91). Marion F. Kirby was an American flying ace.
Marion Franklin Kirby II (July 14, 1919 – July 10, 2011) was an American fighter pilot and a flying ace with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft.
He transferred into the 475th Fighter Group when it formed in New Guinea.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Marion F. Kirby?
American flying ace
When was Marion F. Kirby born?
Marion F. Kirby was born on 14 July 1919 in Louisville.
When did Marion F. Kirby die?
Marion F. Kirby died on 10 July 2011 in Lometa.
What was Marion F. Kirby's occupation?
Marion F. Kirby was a flying ace.
What nationality was Marion F. Kirby?
Marion F. Kirby was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marion F. Kirby. https://biography.guide/marion-f-kirby/
MLA: "Marion F. Kirby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marion-f-kirby/.
Chicago: "Marion F. Kirby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marion-f-kirby/.
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