Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. RADAR FACILITY DEDICATION, TAN SON NHUT AB, VIETNAM
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Simler, George B. (George Brenner), 1921-1972
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George B. Simler (b. 1921, Johnstown, Pa.-d. Sept. 9, 1972), U.S. Air Force officer, received his commission in 1942. He served two combat tours in Europe during World War II, and in 1944 was shot down, successfully returning to Allied lines two months later. After the War he became the first Professor of Air Science and Tactics at the University of Maryland, where he completed his own degree in 1948. Following assignments as commander, 86th Fighter-Bomber Group and 355th Fighter Group, he was a...
Schinz, Albert W., 1919-1985
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Albert W. Schinz (b. 1919, Ottawa, Ill.-d. Jan. 18, 1985), U.S. Air Force officer, entered the U.S. Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet and completed pilot training in 1940. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater of Operations as pilot, flight commander, operations officer, squadron commander, then deputy group commander with the 41st Fighter Squadron and 475th Fighter Group in New Guinea. In 1951 he was assigned to the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing in Korea as deputy commander. H...
Nguyễn, Cao Kỳ
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Nguyãen Cao Ky was born on September 8, 1930 in Son Tay, Vietnam. He was flight trained by the French, and returned to Vietnam in 1954 to hold a series of commands in the South Vietnamese air force. He was involved in the overthrow of President Diem, and was later appointed to the air force command. He served as the premier of the former Republic of South Vietnam, 1965 to 1967, and was Vice President of the Republic of South Vietnam, 1967 to 1971. He settled in the United States in 1975. ...
