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# Frederick C. Blesse

(1921–2012)   Flying Ace

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Frederick C. Blesse was a flying ace.

## Quick Facts About Frederick C. Blesse

Born August 22, 1921

Died October 31, 2012

Profession Flying Ace

## About Frederick C. Blesse

Ace Air Force Fighter Pilot & Recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross.... \| Frederick Corbin "Boots" Blesse was a United States Air Force major general and flying ace. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1945. He flew two combat tours during the Korean War, completing 67 missions in P-51s, 35 missions in F-80s and 121 missions in F-86s. During the second

##  Quotes by Frederick C. Blesse

> [No guts, no glory. If you are going to shoot him down, you have to get in there and mix it up…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frederick-c-blesse/no-guts-no-glory-if-you-are-going-to-shoot-him-down-you-have-to-get/)

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