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Mitchell Flint

1923 – 2017

American lawyer

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Lived 1923 – 2017 (aged 94). Mitchell Flint was an American lawyer and aircraft pilot.

Mitchell Flint (June 27, 1923 – September 16, 2017) was an American lawyer and veteran aviator. He was a United States Navy fighter pilot during World War II, and later served as an American volunteer pilot in Israel's first fighter squadron during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Mitchell Flint was credited as one of the people who assisted in the creation of the Israeli Air Force.

Mitchell Flint was born in 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri. His father Harry worked for the Pendergast political machine. Harry was a decorated American fighter pilot during World War I and helped develop then-teenager Mitchell's lifelong love of flying at Kansas City's original airfield.

Flint graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, where he took part in the school's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, graduating with honors. He volunteered at age 18 to serve as a naval fighter pilot in World War II. Following his successful completion of the Civilian Pilot Training Program, Flint served in the Pacific Theater on the naval air carrier, the USS Wasp, under Admiral John S. McCain Sr.

Flint performed dive bombing missions in the Pacific while flying the Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft. He shot down a kamikaze and was ultimately awarded three Air Medals. He also served as a Co-Director for Machal West, an organization composed of American Veterans who fought with Israel in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. He co-founded the organization.

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UCLA School of Law

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Who was Mitchell Flint?

American lawyer

When was Mitchell Flint born?

Mitchell Flint was born on 27 June 1923 in Kansas City.

When did Mitchell Flint die?

Mitchell Flint died on 16 September 2017.

What was Mitchell Flint's occupation?

Mitchell Flint was a lawyer and aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Mitchell Flint?

Mitchell Flint was American.

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· Wikipedia: Mitchell Flint

· Wikidata: Q6881216

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