Richard M. Baughn Explained

Richard M. Baughn
Birth Date:	26 September 1923
Birth Place:	Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
Allegiance:	United States of America
Branch:	United States Air Force
Serviceyears:	1942–1975
Rank:	Brigadier general
Battles:	World War II Korean War
Spouse:	Mary Pat^[1]

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

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.

Notes and References

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