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Vermont Garrison (October 29, 1915 – February 14, 1994) was a career officer in the United States Air Force, and a flying ace credited with 17.33 victories in aerial combat. He was one of only seven Americans to achieve ace status during World War II, then again against jet fighter opposition during the Korean War .
16 de feb. de 1994 · Col. Vermont Garrison, an ace fighter pilot who flew missions in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, died on Monday at his home in Mountain Home, Idaho. He was 78. The cause was...
2 de jun. de 2016 · Vermont Garrison. Military. View all 3 images. Object Number - UPL 26171 - First Lieutenant Vermont "Garry" Garrison, 334/336 Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, in an A-2 leather flying jacket. Vermont was born in Mount Victory, Kentucky, on 29 October 1915. He attended Eastern Kentucky State University.
Vermont Garrison originally flew Spitfires and Hurricanes in the Royal Air Force prior to transferring to the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1943. He was credited with 7.33 victories before being shot down and captured by the Germans.
Vermont Garrison was a P-47 and F-86 pilot who shot down 17.33 enemy aircraft in two wars. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism in Korea, where he destroyed five MIGs in one mission.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Vermont Garrison, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Pilot with the 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter ...
Col. Vermont Garrison was the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing's able and highly-experienced vice commander. Nicknamed “Pappy,” he was an ace in World War II and a double ace in the Korean War. Robin Olds described Garrison as “a wise old sage.” (U.S. Air Force photo)
