+pappychksix Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 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. 8 Quote
+streakeagle Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 <S> One of the many that gave all. But one of the few whose name will be celebrated for many years to come. 1 Quote
33LIMA Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Nice tribute - well done, that man. 'We will remember them.' Quote
+NIELS Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Class Act Warrior..................One of many our young should look up to as a true Hero! Quote
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