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Brief Burst Of Pride For U S Air Force Ace
Capt Charles D DeBellevue became the first World War I style back seater to reach five MIG kills, joining Capt Richard S Ritchie as Vietnam aces. The two aces, flying with Capt John M Madden Jr, downed a MIG 19 near Hanoi. DeBellevue received the Air Force Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross plus Silver Star devices. He urged recognition for crew chiefs and maintenance troops. Ritchie spoke of war as terrible but defended fighting for a cause, while noting his partner’s pride in their achievement.
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Bruce Dunford
Honolulu
U.S
Charles D. DeBellevue
DeBellevue
Layfayette
John M. Madden Jr
Hanoi
Adron
Royal Thai Air Force Base
Timothy F. O’keefe
U.S. Pacific Air Forces
Vietnam
Richard S. Ritchie
Ritchie
Tan Son Nhut
Saigon
Madden
Jackson
Miss
North Vietnam
Reidsville
N.C
Air Force