Edward “Butch” O’Hare – Navy’s First WWII Fighter Ace

Fly high with this tribute to Lt. Cmdr. Edward “Butch” O’Hare—the U.S. Navy’s first fighter ace of World War II. On February 20, 1942, with just minutes of ammo left, O’Hare single-handedly took on a formation of nine enemy bombers threatening his carrier—downing five of them in a legendary act of aerial skill and bravery.

Awarded the Medal of Honor, O’Hare went on to lead the Navy’s first night fighter mission before being lost in action in 1943. Though his aircraft was never recovered, his name lives on through the USS O’Hare and Chicago’s world-famous O’Hare International Airport.

This design honors a fearless aviator and national hero. Perfect for WWII aviation fans, naval history buffs, and patriots who admire bold skybound legends.