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Gabby Gabreski
Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski is a professional Polish-American pilot in the United States Air Force, retired as a colonel after 26 years of military service. Britain was the best fighter of the United States Air Force and the United States in Europe during World War II and the best fighter of the Air Force during the Korean War. Despite being famous for destroying 34 aircraft in aerial battles and being one of seven US fighter pilots to become ace in the two wars, Gabreski is also one of the leaders that the air force's most achievements. In addition to commanding two fighter squadrons, he has completed six group-level or wing-level command missions, including one combat mission in Korea, a total of over 11 years in command and a total of 15. combat engine duty. After working in the Air Force, Gabreski operated the Long Island Railroad, a New York State-owned commuter railway, and struggled in efforts to improve its service and financial position.
Nickname(s)Gabby
BornJanuary 28, 1919, Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedJanuary 31, 2002, Huntington, New York, United States
Buried atCalverton National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Corps, United States Army Air Forces, United States Air Force
Years of service1940–1967
RankColonel
Unit15th Pursuit Group, No. 315 Polish Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group
Commands held61st Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, 52nd Fighter Wing
Battles/warsWorld War II, Korean War
Other workLong Island Rail Road (president)

About Gabby Gabreski

War Hero Gabby Gabreski was born on January 28, 1919 in Pennsylvania, United States (He dies at the age of 83, on January 31, 2002).

This famous United States Air Force Colonel was one of the American military's greatest fighter pilots throughout both World War II and the Korean War, receiving two Silver Stars, five Air Medals, thirteen Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Distinguished Service Cross, among other awards.

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Gabby Gabreski before becoming famous

Gabby Gabreski was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1919 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Goat (羊).

He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps after graduating from Notre Dame University and began serving in World War II shortly after.

Achievement of Gabby Gabreski

He spent just over two years as the director of the Long Island Rail Road after retiring from the military.

Gabby Gabreski's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

As the son of Polish immigrants, he grew up in Pennsylvania. His marriage to Kay Cochran lasted over five decades and produced nine children, including three Air Force officer sons.

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During World War II, he and fellow American military pilot Pilot Pappy Boyington were both fighter aces who also served as POWs.

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Latest information about Gabby Gabreski updated on March 10 2023.