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50 years ago on Wednesday, the legendary pilot 1Lt Karl Richter was killed during a routine mission over Vietnam.  On 21 September, 1966 the native from Holly, Michigan was the youngest fighter pilot to shoot down a MiG-17.  His aircraft was this F-105D Thunderchief, 59-1466.  He was my favorite pilot when I was a youngster. Lt Richter is pictured to right in the inset below.

 

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<S> One of the many that gave all. But one of the few whose name will be celebrated for many years to come.

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Nice tribute - well done, that man. 'We will remember them.'

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Class Act Warrior..................One of many our young should look up to as a true Hero! 

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RIP.

 

Famous pilot.

 

Thank you for this post.

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