James Healy (aviator)

James Andrew Healy
Born 20 March 1895
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Died 8 May 1983
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch Flying service
Years of service 1917 - 1936, during World War II
Rank Colonel
Unit 147th Aero Squadron
Awards Distinguished Service Cross, French Croix de Guerre
Other work Colonel during World War II

Lieutenant (later Colonel) James Andrew Healy was a World War I flying ace credited with five victories. He stayed in service, and became technical advisor for the movie Wings. After a retirement for disability, he returned to service during World War II.[1]

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