Richard Gomez Candelaria
Discover Richard Gomez Candelaria, WWII pilot hero: shot down enemies, escaped a concentration camp, and lived until 2001.
Category: Aviation Biographies
Clive “Killer” Caldwell
Clive “Killer” Caldwell, the most aggressive Australian Allied ace. Credited with 27 kills, including three German aces, employing unique combat tactics.
Constantin Cantacuzino
Explore the life of Constantin Cantacuzino, Romania’s top WWII ace, from his noble roots to his aerial victories against Allied and Axis forces. A fascinating history.
John Cunningham
Discover John Cunningham, Britain’s top night fighter ace of WWII. Learn about his 20 victories, flying Beaufighters & Mosquitoes, and his post-war role testing the Comet.
Leonard K. “Kit” Carson
Discover Leonard K. “Kit” Carson, a celebrated WWII Mustang pilot of the 8th Air Force. Learn about his 115 combat missions and 18.5 aerial victories.
Donald Carlson
Explore the distinguished WWII combat career of New Zealand RAF pilot Donald Carlson. From early victories to leading 154 Squadron in Europe and North Africa.
Robert Castin
Robert Castin, a French aviation ace, excelled in the Normandie-Niemen regiment during WWII. Discover his 10 aerial victories.
Arsen Tsebrinsky
Explore the life of Arsen Tsebrinsky, a Polish pilot who fought heroically in WWII. From his early training to aerial victories and posthumous honors.
Peter Carmichael
Peter Carmichael: British naval aviator’s Korean War triumph. First to down a MiG-15 with a propeller-driven Sea Fury. A legendary pilot’s story.
Alexey Vasilyevich Tsaryov
Discover the biography of Alexey Tsaryov, Soviet pilot and Hero of the USSR. He completed 203 combat missions in World War II.