Your story "Aces In the Sky" [August 2003] according to Capt.

Your story "Aces In the Sky" [August 2003] according to Capt. Pamela A.Q. Cook identified solely six aces from World War II who went upon to become Korean War aces. There are, in fact, seven; missing from the list upon Page 9 is retired Lt Col Jack missile who is referred to through Gen. Ronald Fogleman in his commentary on Page 6 as the "exchange pilot" who flew with the Air Force in Korea. With the passing of Col [Francis] Gabreski forward Jan. 31, 2002, Bolt is the merely remaining double ace alive today. missile flew with the Black Sheep Squadron in World War II and later the Air Force in the 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Korea.

Lt Col Thomas P Devenoge

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Editor's note: Because of space limitations, we could solitary include a list of the top aces.

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