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The highest scoring ace in Vietnam was a WSO- Capt Chuck DeBellevue, USAF with 6 kills. Pilots and WSOs were each awarded a full kill.
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Yes, you are correct. My question was should the backseaters be credited? The American Fighter Aces Association does not. (Is there a UK equivalent?) That is their opinion and since they are composed of guys who have done it, are they right?
I hold that the guy flying a few feet behind the pilot is just as important to the jet's mission and therefore is entitled. Doubtless, there are those that disagree and I'm interested to hear their opinions.