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Francis Stanley " Gabby " Gabreski (born Franciszek Stanisław Gabryszewski; January 28, 1919 – January 31, 2002) was an American career pilot in the United States Air Force who retired as a colonel after 26 years of military service. He was the top American and United States Army Air Forces fighter ace over Europe during World War II and a ...
Nov 19, 2021 · Profile. ‘Gabby’ Gabreski: America’s Top Gun in Europe and First Two-War Ace. Gabby Gabreski nearly failed out of his Army Air Corps flight training, but went on to become the top American fighter ace in Europe during World War II and a jet ace in Korea. by C.V. Glines 11/19/2021.
Jan 31, 2002 · Learn about the life and achievements of Gabreski, a pilot, military leader, and innovator who flew in World War II and Korea. He was the leading American ace in Europe, a prisoner of war, and a Grumman executive.
Learn about the life and career of Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski, who scored 28 kills with 56th Fighter Group in WWII and flew in the Korean War. Read his biography, photos, and stories of his flight training and combat missions.
Jan 31, 2002 · Francis Gabreski. Preferred Name: Gabby. Date of Birth: January 28, 1919. Highest Military Grade: 0-6 – Colonel. Hometown: Oil City, PA. Headed West Date: January 31, 2002.
Mar 14, 2022 · Gabby Gabreski waves at admirers after returning from World War II. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) After a month in England, Gabreski joined the US 56th Fighter Group, 61st Fighter Squadron, flying P-47 Thunderbolts. He quickly became a flight leader and was promoted to major.
Apr 30, 2024 · Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski was an American career pilot who served in both WWII and Korea. Although best known for his credited destruction of 34½ aircraft in aerial combat and being one of only seven U.S. combat pilots to become an ace in two wars, Gabreski was also one of the Air Force's most accomplished leaders.
