Col (ret) Ralph Parr flew west on 7 Dec 2012...he flew 5 combat tours in four different aircraft (P-38, F-80, F-86, F-4) spanning 3 wars (WW II, Korea, and Vietnam), was a double ace and when he retired had flown over 6,000 hours in fighter aircraft and earned more than 60 decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, 10 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 41 Air Medals.
The River Rat Pack in San Antonio, as well as the O Club at Randolph are named in his honor.
Nickel on the grass to this FIGHTER PILOT Warrior!!!
https://www.af.mil/information/heritage/spotlight.asp?id=123161009
Cheers,
Cap-10