Richard Overton Hunziker (b. July 6, 1916, Los Angeles, Calif.-d. May 29, 1971), U.S. Air Force officer and pilot, received his commission and pilot's wings in 1942 after graduating from university. During World War II, he served as a P-40 and P-47 fighter pilot in Africa, Italy, France, Sicily, Malta, and Corsica with the 57th Fighter Group, completing more than 200 combat missions. Following the War, he was a squadron and deputy commander, 36th Fighter Group, and commander, 86th Fighter Group in Germany. During the 1950s, General Hunziker was assigned to the Strategic Air Command in various locations. In the 1960s, he was commander of the 21st and 821st Strategic Aerospace Divisions (SADs), and deputy commander of the 1st SAD. He became deputy inspector general for inspection and safety in 1968 and retired the following year.
From the description of Hunziker, Richard O. (Richard Overton), 1916-1971 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10597737
