David C. Schilling

1918–1956 (age 38)

Military Aviator

Biography

David C. Schilling (1918-1956) led as a military aviator in pivotal years when emerging technologies reshaped the skies, embracing each challenge with professionalism.

He inspired younger pilots and was devoted to the welfare of his unit, a legacy now remembered with his comrades at Arlington National Cemetery.

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