David M. Jones

1913–2008 (age 95)

Biography

David M. Jones was a pioneering U.S. Air Force officer whose bravery in aerial combat and leadership during the early Cold War helped shape the nation’s air power.

He continued to champion innovation and the welfare of airmen long after his flying days ended, leaving behind a legacy of excellence that rests with him at Arlington National Cemetery.

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