American Fighter Aces

Preserve and promote

Preserve and promote the distinguished heritage of the American combat fighter Ace for future generations of military aviators and historians, and to promote a more general understanding of the essential role of fighter aircraft in the defense of our country.

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Preserve the Spirit

Preserve the spirit of loyalty, fellowship and responsibility that motivates Fighter Aces.

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Support

Support the understanding of and demand for sound, progressive aerospace weapons systems, which will guarantee the security and peace of the United States.

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Encourage

Encourage and stimulate young men and women of special skills to enter the aerospace field.

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sponsor

Sponsor educational programs designed to increase and broaden public knowledge of aerospace technology.

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Established in 1960

Preserving the distinguished heritage of the American Combat Fighter Ace.

The American Fighter Aces Association was founded in 1960 to recognize the over 1,450 combat pilots from World War I to the present that achieved the status of American Fighter Ace by destroying five or more hostile aircraft in air-to-air combat.

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Recent News & Events

Aug142024

American Aces in Books

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We now have lists of biographies and autobiographies on specific American Fighter Aces as well as books in which American aces are mentioned in histories of squadrons, fighter groups, air…

Aug12023

American Fighter Aces Association scholarships are back!

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Each year, the American Fighter Aces Association (AFAA) awards scholarships to outstanding students in or entering college. Any undergraduate college student or high school senior enrolled in an accredited…