Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. F-4C MIG KILLERS, UBON AB, THAILAND

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. F-4C MIG KILLERS, UBON AB, THAILAND

1967

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Covers return of camouflaged F-4C's from missions over North Vietnam in which several MIG's were downed by crews of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, commanded by Col. Robin 0lds. 1) Shows two F-4C's in flyover. 2) Scenes of four F-4C's in flyover -- lead aircraft spins two victory rolls. 3) Scenes of F-4C taxiing in, Capt. Richard M. Pascoe leaving aircraft, being greeted by Col. Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. and pilots of the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, opening champagne, and helping crew chief paint MIG kills on aircraft. 4) Scenes of F-4C's taxiing in, Maj. Robert C. Kirk and 1/Lt. Wayne leaving F-4C and being greeted by Col. James, Col Robin 0lds, and other pilots. 5) Col. 0lds greeting second F-4C crew (lieutenant colonel and first lieutenant). 6) Col. 0lds with crews credited with MIG kills and presenting Phantom club certificates to group (Maj. Hursh, Capt. Pascoe, Capt. Wells, Capt. Gullick, Maj. Raspberry, and Capt. Lafferty). 7) Shows MIG kill star and Sidewinders on F-4C. 8) Maj. Kirk leaving F-4C, being greeted by Col. 0lds and Col. James, opening champagne, Col. James pouring for crew, and Maj. Kirk and 1/Lt. Wayne painting MIG kill on F-4C. 9) Scenes of F-4C's taxiing in, lieutenant colonel leaving F-4C and being greeted by Col. 0lds and other pilots. 10) Maj. Kirk and 1/Lt. Wayne painting MIG kill on F-4C.

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James, Daniel, 1920-1978

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Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was an American fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, who in 1975 became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in any of the armed forces. In September 1937, James enrolled in Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. James graduated from Tuskegee with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He learned to fly at Tuskegee as well and completed Civilian Pilot Training during his senior year. It was ...

Olds, Robin, 1922-2007

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Robin Olds (b. July 14, 1922, Honolulu, Hawaii-d. June 14, 2007), U.S. Air Force officer, graduated from West Point, received his commission and completed flight training in 1943. During World War II, he flew 107 combat missions, and during the Vietnam War in 1966 he completed 152 combat missions. Assignments in England, Germany, Libya, Thailand, and the U.S. included command of squadrons, bases, groups, and wings; he also held positions at Air Force HQ and with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 196...