Jack Hallett Sr. (1920 - 2022)

Born 17 Nov 1920 in Massachusetts, United States

Died 15 May 2022 at age 101 in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, United States

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Biography

Jack was born in 1920. He passed away in 2022.

In his own words Major Jack Hallet: The Thrill Of Being a WW2 Fighter Pilot | Memoirs Of WWII #48, All Jack Hallett ever wanted to do was fly. And when the Second World War broke out, he got his chance. Listen as Jack shares stories of bombing, strafing, D-Day, seeing friends shot down, and his many missions over German-occupied Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-fSnneHR60

Leesberg’s beloved World War II veteran Jack H. Hallett Sr. died on May 15 at the age of 101.

Helett spent the last few years of his life promoting aviation and becoming a staple in the community by working with young people at the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) in Leesburg.

At age 99 she was given an honorary flight aboard a P51 Mustang, received a Quilt of Valor by the Daughters of the American Revolution on her 100th birthday, and served as a guest of honor at the 2020 Georgefest parade at Eustis.

Jack H. Hallett, Sr., 101, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Jack was a Major in the United States Air Force and a pilot in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, son, and daughter. A celebration of life will take place at a later date in Barnstable, MA. Online condolences can be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com

Sources

• https://biz.crast.net/wwii-fighter-pilot-jack-hallett-sr-of-leesburg-101-but-die/
• https://www.dailycommercial.com/obituaries/plee0214993
• https://www.weremember.com/jack-hallett-sr/2q7r/memories