George Hardy (Tuskegee Airman)
George Hardy (born June 8, 1925) is an American retired pilot and military officer. In World War II Hardy served with the Tuskegee Airmen and flew 21 combat missions. In the Korean War he flew 45 combat mission as the pilot of a bomber. In the Vietnam War Hardy flew 70 combat missions piloting an AC-119K gunship.
Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy | |
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Birth name | George Edward Hardy |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | June 8, 1925
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Force |
Years of service | 1943–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 332nd Fighter Group |
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Spouse(s) | 2nd wife Bonnie |
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