Thanks Centaurus.
Always a privelege to read the stories/bios of another great brave aviator.
The stories of the many who gave so much in wars past, who survived so many incredible things and went on to live long lives is amazing.
I was reading about 1 of them just this morning, he is still with us, Col George "Bud" Day, only recipient ever of the Medal of Honor and the Air Force Cross as well as the Silver Star ( The 3 highest US awards for bravery ). He is often cited as being the most decorated U.S. service member since
General Douglas MacArthur, having received some seventy decorations, a majority for actions in combat.
He survived a NO CHUTE ejection at low level from his fighter bomber in 1955!!! He was still strapped into his seat as it went into the trees!!!
He then went on to do pioneering fast FAC work in Vietnam, was shot down, tortured etc for yrs in the Hanoi Hilton alongside John McCain et al.
Bud Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George "Bud" Day - Conservapedia
Portrait of Valor A true "Hero" in every way.
