Richard M. Baughn[2] (born September 26, 1923)[3] is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general.
Richard M. Baughn | |
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| Born | September 26, 1923 Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1975 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Pat[1] |
Life and career edit
Baughn was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Creighton University.[4] He was a decorated fighter pilot.[5]
Baughn was commander of the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing[6] in the Royal Air Force during the 1970s.
In February 1972, Baughn was nominated to become brigadier general in the United States Air Force.[7] In ten months, he was promoted.[8]
In 1974, Baughn was appointed as deputy defense attache of the Defense Attaché Office, Saigon.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Viet Nam Air War 'Toughest'". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. October 26, 1966. p. 14. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bluffs Man Eyed For Brig. General". The Daily Nonpareil. Council Bluffs, Iowa. February 7, 1972. p. 3. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Baughn, Richard M." Super Sabre Society. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Hatch, Gardner N. (1993). P-51 Mustang. Turner Publishing Company. p. 88. ISBN 9781563110801 – via Google Books.
- ^ Paddock, Jennifer (May 28, 2023). "General Richard Baughn Still Competes At The Age Of 99". Tennis View Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "Midlanders". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. February 13, 1972. p. 43. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Col. Baughn to Receive 1-Star Rank". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. February 8, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Brigadier General Richard M. Baughn". United States Air Force. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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