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John K. Foster

LTC · USA

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John K. Foster

LTC · USA

10/31/1944 – 04/30/1975

Hot Springs, AR

Service Details

School / Education

Magnolia A&M/Geo Washington U

Pilot Designation

Master Army Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

10/31/1944 – 04/30/1975

Theaters of Service

Korea/Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

UH-1D AH-5 CH-47 U-8D T2V

Duty Assignments

143rd FA BN 40th INFDIV (Korea)
Airfield Commander @ Phouc Vin
DCO 34th Gen Support GP Vietnam

Service Organizations

Soc of Experimental Test Pilots

Achievements & Story

5000 Hrs. (200 combat) in Korea '53. 1st Army Aiator to complete the USN test Pilot school. Chief, flight test div. US Army Test Activity Edwards AFB. Est. 2 world speed records for Helos, DFC for this.