Richard S. Becker

Richard S. Becker
Born(1926-12-04)December 4, 1926
DiedJanuary 5, 2015(2015-01-05) (aged 88)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
RankMajor
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsSilver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)

Richard S. Becker (December 4, 1926 – January 5, 2015) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down five enemy aircraft in the war.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Varhola 2000, p. 42
  2. ^ Gurney 1958, p. 248

Sources

  • Gurney, Gene (1958), Five Down and Glory: A History of the American Air Ace, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN 0-405-03764-3, (1972 Arno Press edition) {{citation}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  • Varhola, Michael J. (2000), Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953, Mason City, IA: Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-882810-44-4