Frederick C. Blesse, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frederick C. Blesse

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1921

Place of Birth: Colón, Colón Province, Panama

Date of Death: 31-Oct-2012

Profession: flying ace

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Frederick Corbin "Boots" Blesse (August 22, 1921 – October 31, 2012) 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 tour in F-86s, he was officially credited with shooting down nine MiG-15s and one La-9.
At the time of his return to the United States in October 1952, he was America's leading jet ace.