Allison Brooks
Allison C. Brooks | |
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Official Air Force portrait | |
| Born | June 26, 1917 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 9, 2006 (aged 89) Sequim, Washington |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1971 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star Croix de Guerre |
Allison C. Brooks (June 26, 1917 – December 9, 2006) was a United States Air Force aviator who piloted both the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and North American P-51 Mustang aircraft in combat missions over Nazi Germany during World War II. In the Vietnam War, he flew Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft in combat support missions. In addition to earning numerous military decorations, he was ultimately promoted to the rank of major general and served in active duty until 1971.