Meyer, John C. (John Charles), 1919-1975

John C. Meyer (b. Apr. 3, 1919, Brooklyn, N.Y.-d. Dec. 2, 1975), U.S. Air Force officer, received his commission and pilot wings in 1940 after graduating from college. During World War II, he was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England and commanded the 487th Fighter Squadron. Later in the War he served as deputy commander, 352nd Fighter Group, and was the leading American Ace in Europe, flying 200 combat missions. In 1950 he assumed command of the 4th Fighter Group and took his F-86 Sabrejet group to Korea, participating in the first UN offensive campaign. In 1963, General Meyer became commander, Tactical Air Command's 12th Air Force, and later was selected as vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. He ended his career as commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command and the director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff. He retired in 1974.

From the description of Meyer, John C. (John Charles), 1919-1975 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10596440

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