Last World War 2 Marine flying ace dies, leaves legacy of service
By Zamone Perez
Oct 3, 08:50 AM
The fighter ace joined the Marine Corps at the age of 20 in September 1942. He has been credited for shooting down seven enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
In his career he flew 10,000 hours and 110 combat missions, according to his obituary. He also flew with the Blue Angels.
During World War II, Caswell was assigned to the Marine Fighting Squadron 221 and the Vought F4U Corsair, where he launched strikes against Japanese airfields from the Essex -class aircraft carrier Bunker Hill, according to the American Fighter Aces Association.
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