Carroll W. McColpin

1914–2003 (age 89)

U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force officer

Biography

Carroll W. McColpin soared as a United States Army Air Forces and later United States Air Force officer, guiding fighter squadrons through the skies of World War II and teaching a generation of young pilots the discipline of aerial combat.

His calm demeanor and steady mentorship continued in retirement, leaving colleagues with a model of professionalism and respect that is honored alongside him at Arlington National Cemetery.

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