Edward Haight

Colonel Edward Meeker Haight (May 30, 1896 – December 5, 1975) was a flying ace when he served as a lieutenant in World War I. He was credited with five aerial victories, all against German fighter planes. World War I service Haight scored his victories in just over a month, from 28 September through 30 October 1918, while flying a Spad. Between the World Wars Postwar, Haight pursued a career in the U. S. flying service, although he interrupted his service time at some point for approximately six years. He flew as an airline pilot in Central America, and maintained his reserve commission. He was recalled to active duty for World War II.