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Today in History – January 23, 1939 – A Curtiss Hawk 75A surpasses all speed records at 575mph

January 23, 2021

23 January 1939 – Buffalo, N.Y., January 24—(AP)—A Curtiss Hawk 75A pursuit plane, one of 100 being constructed for the French Government, has “substantially exceeded …

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Today in History – January 23, 1939 – A Curtiss Hawk 75A surpasses all speed records at 575mph

January 23, 2021

23 January 1939 – Buffalo, N.Y., January 24—(AP)—A Curtiss Hawk 75A pursuit plane, one of 100 being constructed for the French Government, has “substantially exceeded …

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Buchkowski, George F.

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George F. Buchkowski

Preferred Name: George
Nickname/Call Sign: Misty 113
Date of Birth: July 20, 1940
Headed West: October 18, 2019
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-3 – Captain
Hometown: Detroit, MI
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George served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was promoted to Captain.  He was the recipient of many awards including the Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal as well as many others.

Following his distinguished military service, George was a Captain for Delta for 30 years and as a pilot flew internationally.  His hobbies including Rv-ing, woodworking, and helping others.

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George F. Buchowski “Headed West” on October 18, 2019.

George Buchkowski, 79, passed away on October 18, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass was held on October 30 at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta.

George served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was promoted to Captain. He was the recipient of many awards including the Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal as well as many others. Following his distinguished military service, George was a Captain for Delta for 30 years and as a pilot flew internationally.

His hobbies including Rv-ing, woodworking, and helping others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society or Lingap Children’s Foundation.

Interment was at Georgia National Cemetery on November 1, 2019. George is survived by his loving wife, Jeni and brother Andy Buchkowski (Jan).

Pilot Information

Units Assigned

  • 9/26/1963 Entered service
  • 1964 UPT Webb AFB, TX
  • 1964 USAF Advanced Survival Training, Stead, NV
  • 1965 USAF OPL Training Course, Luke AFB, AZ
  • 8/1965-8/1968 48th Tactical Fighter Wing/493 Tactical Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath
  • 9/1968-4/1969 31st Tactical Fighter Wing/309th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-100)
  • 5/1969-9/1969 Misty Pilot, “Misty 113” Tuy Hoa Ab, Vietnam (F-100)

Awards & Decorations

Air Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal

Distinguished Flying Cross

National Defense Service Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship

Air Force Longevity Service Award

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Combat Readiness Medal

Flight Info

F-100

Military & Civilian Education

 

Military Education:

  • 1964 UPT Webb AFB, TX
  • 1964 USAF Advanced Survival Training, Stead, NV
  • 1965 USAF OPL Training Course, Luke AFB, AZ
  • 1968 Sea Survival Training
  • 1968 PACAF Jungle Survival Training

Civilian Education:

  • BS

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