Moody, local community pays respects to WWII ace

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5/29/2012 - Four A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., perform a missing man formation during a memorial service in honor of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald Bryan May 26, 2012, in Valdosta, Ga. Missing man formations are aerial salutes performed at a funerals or memorial events, typically in memory of a fallen pilot. Bryan was a decorated World War II pilot who passed away May 15 at the age of 90. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter) Hi-res

5/29/2012 - A formation of A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., makes its way over the skies of Valdosta State University during a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald Bryan May 26, 2012, in Valdosta, Ga. Friends and family of Bryan and members of the local community gathered to pay a final tribute to the World War II veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter) Hi-res


5/29/2012 - A photo of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald Bryan and his wife, Frances, rests on display during a memorial service May 26, 2012, at Christ Episcopal Church in Valdosta, Ga. Bryan was decorated World War II ace pilot who served with the Eighth Army Air Force. He lived in Adel, Ga., for more than thirty years and passed away May 15 at the age of 90. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter) Hi-res

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Lt. Col. Donald Bryan - Pilot / Ace
Donald Bryan (1921-2012)