Charles "Don" Donovan Fairbanks, beloved husband of Nancy "Pat" Fairbanks.  They owned and operated Cardinal Air Training at Lunken Airport and Cardinal Helicopter Training at Clermont County Airport.  He passed away September 25, 2017.

Born December 17, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harvey and Cloris (nee Nelson) Fairbanks.  He graduated from Anderson High School and entered into the United States Air Force. He was in World War II. He was honorably discharged with rank of Master Sergeant.

Dates of Service 1942-1955.  Unit801st/492nd Bomb GroupAwardsAir Medal 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, American Theatre Campaign, Distinguished Flying Cross, European Theater of Operations, French Croix de Guerre with palm, French Legion of Honor Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, U.N. Service Medal and World War II Victory MedalLocation of ServiceBiloxi (Miss.) Harrington (Cumbria, England) Great Britain