Mahurin was the first American pilot to become a double ace in the European Theater and was also the only pilot to shoot down enemy planes in the ETO, PTO and Korean War. During World War II he was credited with 20.75 aerial victories, making him the sixth-highest American P-47 ace. He was also credited with shooting down 3.5 MiG-15s in Korea, bringing... Mahurin was the first American pilot...