Richard M. Baughn

Richard M. Baughn[2] (born September 26, 1923)[3] is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general.

Richard M. Baughn
Born (1923-09-26) September 26, 1923
Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1942–1975
RankBrigadier general
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Spouse(s)Mary Pat[1]

Life and career

Baughn was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Creighton University.[4] He was a decorated fighter pilot.[5]

Baughn was commander of the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing[6] in the Royal Air Force during the 1970s.

In February 1972, Baughn was nominated to become brigadier general in the United States Air Force.[7] In ten months, he was promoted.[8]

In 1974, Baughn was appointed as deputy defense attache of the Defense Attaché Office, Saigon.[8]

References
  1. "Viet Nam Air War 'Toughest'". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. October 26, 1966. p. 14. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Bluffs Man Eyed For Brig. General". The Daily Nonpareil. Council Bluffs, Iowa. February 7, 1972. p. 3. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Baughn, Richard M." Super Sabre Society. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. Hatch, Gardner N. (1993). P-51 Mustang. Turner Publishing Company. p. 88. ISBN 9781563110801 – via Google Books.
  5. Paddock, Jennifer (May 28, 2023). "General Richard Baughn Still Competes At The Age Of 99". Tennis View Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  6. "Midlanders". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. February 13, 1972. p. 43. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Col. Baughn to Receive 1-Star Rank". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. February 8, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Brigadier General Richard M. Baughn". United States Air Force. Retrieved April 6, 2024.


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