William John Swendner

Preferred Name: Bill or Swede
Nickname/Call Sign: Swede
Date of Birth: October 19, 1934
Highest Military Grade: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
William "Bill" Swendner - now

I shot down the 2nd MIG-21 of the War on July 14, 1966 (Bastille Day) with an AIM-9 Sidewinder, 25 NM northwest of Hanoi.

After retiring from the AF on July 1, 1982, I’ve held several positions including HS teacher, Community College Professor, Building Supply Clerk, and School Bus Driver.

I’m presently residing in Cedar Park, TX with my HS sweetheart to whom I’ve been married since April 27, 1957. We have 4 children, 3 are living in TX and 1 is in California.