Richard S. Becker

Richard S. Becker
Richard S. Becker
Born	December 4, 1926; Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 5, 2015 (aged 88)
	Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army Air Forces; United States Air Force
Rank	Major
Conflicts	World War II; Korean War
Awards	Silver Star; Distinguished Flying Cross (2)

Richard S. Becker (December 4, 1926 – January 5, 2015) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down five enemy aircraft in the war.

References

Gurney, Gene (1958), Five Down and Glory: A History of the American Air Ace, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN 0-405-03764-3, (1972 Arno Press edition) {{citation}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
Varhola, Michael J. (2000), Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953, Mason City, IA: Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-882810-44-4

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Richard S. Becker
Born	(1926-12-04)December 4, 1926 Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 5, 2015(2015-01-05) (aged 88)
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force
Rank	Major
Conflicts	World War II Korean War
Awards	Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (2)