Thyng, Harrison R. (Harrison Reed), 1918-1983
Dates
- Existence: 1918 - 1983
Biography
Brigadier General Harrison Reed Thyng (April 12, 1918 – September 24, 1983) was a fighter pilot and a general in the United States Air Force (USAF). He is notable as one of only six USAF fighter pilots to be recognized as an ace in two wars. On retiring from the military, Thyng became a New Hampshire candidate to the United States Senate.
American Fighter Ace WWII - Korea
Unit: commander of 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing
Theater: Korea
Victory Credits: 10 confirmed and 3 probables and 7 damaged (5 in WWII)
Awards: Silver Star with 2 OLCs and Legion of Merit and DFC with 2 OLCs and Purple Heart and Air Medal with 27 OLCs and Air Force Commendation Medal
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews
Collection of approximately one hundred twenty (120) oral histories of Fighter Aces and several non-aces, including relatives of aces, other military pilots, and military historians.
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