Allison Brooks

Allison C. Brooks
Official Air Force portrait
BornJune 26, 1917
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 9, 2006(2006-12-09) (aged 89)
Sequim, Washington
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1939–1971
RankMajor general
AwardsLegion 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.