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Approximately 120 US airmen scored aerial victories over North Vietnamese airmen during the war. USN Cunningham & USAF Ritchie earned "Ace" status while flying the F-4 Phantom II's; our last "Ace's" of the 20th Century. Approximately 20 USN F-8 Crusader pilots (see History Channel/Dog-Fights Series: The Last Gunfighter) scored aerial victories against NVAF MiGs. For a fairly accurate list of US Airmen scoring victories against NVAF MiGs see website: US Air to Air Victories in the Vietnam War; Books: "Clashes: Air Combat Over North Vietnam 1965-1972", by Marshall L. Mitchell III (1997); "North American F-100 Supersabre", by David Anderton (Osprey Books 1987)...this book contains information about USAF CPT Donald Kilgus, whom might be the first US Airman to have scored the first US dog-fight victory over a NVAF MIG-17 on 04 April 1965; while flying his F-100 Supersabre. "Journey Into Darkness", by LTC Philip Smith is the only aerial combat account of a USAF F-104 Starfighter in combat, a brief one or two chapter on a Starfighter being engaged by a Red Chinese MIG-19 (J-6 version) when his F-104 strayed to too close to the border while on a mission over North Vietnam. He was released from a Red Chinese prison, after President Nixon's "secret" agenda visit to Red China in 1972.
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∙ 14y agoIf you are asking about "ACES" Their were 3 during Vietnam. 5 kills equals an ACE Capt C. DeBellevue. 6 kills Capt J. Feinstein. 5 kills Capt R. Ritchie. 5 kills And one more, Col Robin Olds. WWII=12 kills, Vietnam=4 kills.
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What wars was the air force involved in?
Korea and Vietnam. The USAF was created in 1947.
Are usaf airmen who flew in and out and over Vietnam eligible?
If they were on official missions yes.
What specific north Vietnam bridges were bombed by the USAF during the Vietnam war?
The most legendary and difficult was the Thanh Hoa.
Do USAF ground personnel who served in Thailand in 1972 qualify for the Vietnam service medal?
YES
Did Lt cmdr odom have three MIG kills in Vietnam War?
It takes five kills to become an aerial ace; if LT CDR Odom was in the USN, he might be listed as a "MiG Killer" if he flew an F4 Phantom II. Osprey Publications has published books concerning USN & USAF Phantom MiG Killers.
Were did the us fight in Vietnam?
The USAF & USN fought in NORTH Vietnam (in the skies); the US Army & USMC fought on the ground in SOUTH Vietnam.
What wars was the air force involved in?
Korea and Vietnam. The USAF was created in 1947.
Are usaf airmen who flew in and out and over Vietnam eligible?
If they were on official missions yes.
What specific north Vietnam bridges were bombed by the USAF during the Vietnam war?
The most legendary and difficult was the Thanh Hoa.
Were their airforce reserves in Vietnam?
Yes, many USAF Reserve squadrons flew combat missions in Vietnam; especially from the F100 Supersabre units.
Do USAF ground personnel who served in Thailand in 1972 qualify for the Vietnam service medal?
YES
List of 3 star generals in USAF?
Pete Williams
How was aircraft used during Vietnam war?
The USAF & USN used to jets and jet bombers to strategically conduct an air war against North Vietnam. The USAF & USN additionally used jets and jet bombers to tactically support ground units in South Vietnam. All branches used helicopters during the war; The USAF & USN used chopppers to rescue downed airmen over North Vietnam, as well as in South Vietnam. The US Army/Marines used choppers for transport, re-supply, evacuations, and aerial gunship attacks during suppport of ground operations.
Where in Vietnam was the Vietnam war fought?
The NVAF MiGs battled the USAF & USN air units over North Vietnam (Air War). The NVA battled the USA, USMC, and USN riverine units in South Vietnam (Ground and Riverine War).
How many airman served in Vietnam?
Approximately 293,000 USAF Airmen (counting officers) served in Vietnam. Over 5,000 US Aircrewmen were killed in the war, from all branches.
What happened to capt Daniel m yoder usaf after he went to Vietnam why did she dump him?
He came back and moved in with Sally Fields.
Did Lt cmdr odom have three MIG kills in Vietnam War?
It takes five kills to become an aerial ace; if LT CDR Odom was in the USN, he might be listed as a "MiG Killer" if he flew an F4 Phantom II. Osprey Publications has published books concerning USN & USAF Phantom MiG Killers.
