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Who are the Marine Corps pilots that shot down MIG aircraft during Vietnam?
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Only 3 US MARINE aviators were confirmed to have aerial kills during the Vietnam War; all three airmen flew the F4 Phantom, with USAF, USN backseaters: 1. CPT Doyle D. Baker (one MIG17) 2. CPT Lawrence G. Richard (one MIG21) 3. MAJ Lee T. Lasseter (one MIG21)
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How many U.S. airmen were killed in Vietnam?
Not counting helicoper pilots and aircrewmen; over 6,000 Fixed-wing/propeller/jet US pilots and aircrewmen were killed or missing during the Vietnam War.
What was the mission of japanese kamikaze pilots?
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Was the Japanese successful in catching the US fleet by surprise during the Battle of Midway?
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Can air force pilots serve on aircraft carriers?
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Did the pilots during World War 2 that flew off the navy carriers fall under the army air corp or where they navy?
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How many pilots killed in Vietnam?
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Why did the boat people leave Vietnam?
South Viet pilots flew their families onto US aircraft carriers. Folks without aircraft utilized boats and ships, and set their course across the sea.
What were the total casualties for bothe sides during the Battle of Britain?
176 German aircraft. 25 british aircraft with 13 pilots dead or missing.
Did Navy and Marine fighter pilots serve in the same Squadron during the Vietnam War in Chu Lai and DaNang?
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How many pilots does the US marines have?
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How many U.S. airmen were killed in Vietnam?
Not counting helicoper pilots and aircrewmen; over 6,000 Fixed-wing/propeller/jet US pilots and aircrewmen were killed or missing during the Vietnam War.
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How many pilots are there in the UK?
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During the Vietnam war what type of environment were they in?
US Pilots fought in the skies over North Vietnam. In the south, GI's fought in the swamps in the Mekong Delta; the mountains in the Central Highlands.
