28 June 1965 – U.S. forces launch the first major offensive in the Vietnam War. “In the first major offensive ordered for U.S. forces, 3,000...
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Biography
Mike Giles flew the F-100 in 1970 with the 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron/31st Tactical Fighter Wing out of Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam, and from 1970 – 1972 with the 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron & 431 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron/31st Tactical Fighter Wing out of England AFB, LA.
Pilot Information
Units Assigned
- 1969 Luke AFB, AZ (F-100)
- 1970 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron/31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam (F-100)
- 1970 – 1972 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron & 431 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron/31st Tactical Fighter Wing, England AFB, LA (F-100)
- Oct 1972 – upgraded to A-7D, 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron & 431 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron/31st Tactical Fighter Wing, England AFB, LA (A-7D)
Awards & Decorations
Flight Info
F-100
A-7D
Military & Civilian Education
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