Hayden Lockhart
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Hayden James Lockhart (born June 16, 1938) is a retired United States Air Force officer who is best known for being the first U.S. Air Force pilot to be shot down in North Vietnam.[1]
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Born | (1938-06-16) June 16, 1938 (age 86) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1961–1981 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 613th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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