Don Young (pilot)

Donald A. "Don" Young (21 May 1919 in Wichita - 28 May 2003 in Metairie) was a American Major in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Officer of the USAAF, former member of Squadron 121 of the RAF, Major Donald Young was assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron / 4th Fighter Group 16 September 1942. On 25 April 1943 he became an officer of Squadron operations before later transferred to the 52nd Fighter Group, on the Mediterranean theater. After winning three victories including one in collaboration with the 4th Fighter Group, he won a total of six victories during the war. Remained in the Air Force after the war, he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before pursuing a career as a pilot with Delta Airlines.

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross
 * Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal