Richard C. Baynes, Col. USAFR (Ret.) WWII, Pilot, DFC,4 Air Medals
Name: Richard C. Baynes
Rank: Colonel
Branch of Service: United States Air Force
Unit: 8th Air Force
Specialty: Pilot
Active Duty Dates: 4-11-43 to 10-28-45
Reserve Dates: 1947 to 1979
Armed Conflicts: WWII
Theater of Operations: European Theater
Campaigns: Normandy Invasion, Northern France, Ardennes.
Medals & Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, American Theater Medal, European Theater Medal, American Defense Medal, American Victory Medal.
Speaking Subjects: WW II Pilot training, Combat Crew training, Bomber Combat missions, Air Force Academy