David C. Schilling Military person

David Carl Schilling (December 15, 1918 – August 14, 1956) was a U.S. Air Force officer, fighter ace, and leading advocate of long-range jet fighter operations. Kansas' Schilling Air Force Base was named in his memory.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 15, 1918
Birth place	Leavenworth Kansas
Date of death	August 14, 1956
Place of death	Suffolk , Eriswell

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Silver Star Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Air Force
military command	31st Fighter Escort Wing 56th Fighter Group
service start	1939
service end	1956