Steve Pisanos born in Greece (November 10, 1919) as Spiros Pisanos (Σπύρος Πίσανος του Νικολάου και της Αθηνάς) is a USAF Colonel (retired) who served successfully as a fighter pilot with the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) 4th Fighter Group in World War II, having been credited with 10 victories and thus considered an ace. By the end of his career in 1974, he received 33 decorations and distinctions. He is author of the book The Flying Greek, published in April 2008, where he has meticulously recorded all of his personal adventures and detailed war fighting experiences. The book is commented by his friends and renowned USAF aviators Gabby Gabreski and Charles Yeager
Read more about Steve Pisanos: Early Life, As A Licensed Pilot Joins The RAF, In The USAF At World War II, In The French Resistance, After World War II Service With USAF
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