Edward Meeker Haight
Edward Meeker Haight | |
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Edward Meeker Haight, 1918 | |
| Born | May 30, 1896 Astoria, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 1975 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Air Service, United States Army United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Air Service, United States Army |
| Commands | 30th Air Service Group, Randolph AFB |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Relations | Son Edward MIA in 1944 |
| Other work | Last World War I ace to serve in U.S. Air Force |
Colonel Edward Meeker Haight (May 30, 1896—December 5, 1975) was a flying ace when he served as a lieutenant in World War I. He was credited with five aerial victories, all against German fighter planes.