William R Payne
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Air Force |
Rank | Colonel |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 21 |
World War II - Korea - Vietnam
Command Pilot
MEDALS RIEBONS: Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service, Air Force Commendation w1 OLC, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct, Work War II Victory, National Defense Service w1 Star, Air Force Longevity Service Award w/ OLC, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
From Enlisted to Officer you are honored for your contribution to Aviation History with your "New York-Paris" Work Speed Record. Test Pilot/Navigator: logging 16,576 hours. Commander: SAC 4200th Test Squadron.
B-58 Hustler
Received Hamon Trophy Presented by President Kennedy
Received Mackay Trophy Presented by General LeMay