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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Maverick on May 25, 2010, 10:28:40 AM

Title: Col. Walker ("Bud") Mahurin RIP
Post by: Maverick on May 25, 2010, 10:28:40 AM

I don't know if this was posted earlier and I missed it or not.

http://www.military.com/military-report/legendary-flying-ace-passes-away?ESRC=miltrep.nl

The Air Force's first double ace in World War II, who later flew in the Pacific Theater and the Korean War, died recently at his home in Newport Beach, Calif. Ret. Col. Walker ("Bud") Mahurin, was credited with 24.25 victories while flying in three theaters of war.

Fair skies and tailwinds forever.  :salute

Title: Re: Col. Walker ("Bud") Mahurin RIP
Post by: Megalodon on May 25, 2010, 10:42:59 AM

3rd highest scoring ace in the 56th
http://www.luke.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123204676 (http://www.luke.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123204676)

 :salute