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

1967

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Coverage of congratulations being tendered by Col Daniel (Chappie) James, Jr., 8th TFW, to Capt Larry D. Cobb and Maj Robert C. Kirk upon their return from missions during which Capt Cobb shot down a MiG and Maj Kirk shot down his second MiG. 1) Capt Larry D. Cobb and Capt Alan Lavoy debarking F-4C and being congratulated by Col Daniel (Chappie) James, Jr., Comdr 8th TFW. 2) Shows the two captains describing action during which they shot down a MiG-17. 3) Capt Cobb and Capt Lavoy entering briefing room. 4) LS's of F-4C's breaking off, circling, and landing. 5) Shows F-4C taxiing to park in revetment area and Maj Kirk debarking. 6) Maj Kirk receiving congratulations and bottle of champagne from Col James, then speaking into microphone. 7) Maj Kirk dousing crew chief with champagne. 8) CU of red star stenciled on side of aircraft. 9) Maj Kirk and Col James entering debriefing room. 10) Maj Kirk nailing red star over door of wing headquarters. 11) Shows sign over door: YE WHO PASSETH THROUGH THESE PORTALS STAND TALL.

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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 ...