Quentin C. Aanenson

Quentin C. Aanenson
Quentin C. Aanenson at Thunderbird Field, Phoenix, Arizona, during Primary flight training.
Born(1921-04-21)April 21, 1921
Luverne, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 2008(2008-12-28) (aged 87)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchU.S. Army Air Forces
Years of service1942–1945
RankCaptain
Unit391st Fighter Squadron
366th Fighter Group
9th Air Force
Battles / warsWorld War II

Quentin C. Aanenson (April 21, 1921 – December 28, 2008) was an American fighter pilot. He was a World War II veteran and former captain of the 391st Fighter Squadron, 366th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, Army Air Forces. He flew the P-47 Thunderbolt in the Normandy D-Day invasion and subsequent European campaign.