Don Moore

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1st. Lt. Richard Burns almost shot down in his F-84 in Korea

In Korean War, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Vietnam War, World War II on June 27, 2011 at 4:38 am

At 21 he was taking Primary Flight Training at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas in 1948 when this picture was taken in his leather flying jacket, flying cap and goggles. Photo provided.

1st Lt. Richard Burns almost “bought the farm” on his 95th combat mission over North Korea in his F-84 “Thunderjet.” His squadron’s objective: knock out an enemy bridge. Read the rest of this entry »

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