Donald McPherson, a World War II veteran believed to be America's last surviving "ace" pilot for shooting down at least five enemy aircraft, died Aug. 14 at age 103.

A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died

Amid the 80th anniversary of World War II's end comes the death of what is believed to be America's last surviving ace, Don McPherson. He was 103. McPherson stands out among the "Greatest Generation" as the last American pilot credited with five aerial victories to earn the status of "ace.