Triumph and Sacrifice: The Legacy of a Three-War Veteran and Fighter Pilot

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Michaud, retired pilot, and squadron commander, poses for a photo, 1969, at Nakhon Phanom, Vietnam. Richard was deployed to Vietnam for 16 months, where he flew 180 search and rescue missions saving 72 downed pilots, earning him 5 distinguished flying crosses, a bronze star and 14 Air Medals. (Courtesy photo)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson

VIRIN: 230906-F-KJ279-8962.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

500

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