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Bill Overstreet, Famed WWII Fighter Pilot, Dies At 92

World War II fighter pilot William Overstreet Jr. passed away Sunday. He was 92. Overstreet gained fame for flying beneath the Eiffel Tower's arches during the war in pursuit of a German aircraft.

Bill Overstreet, Famed WWII Fighter Pilot, Dies At 92

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Update: 2024-05-30