Americans in Wartime Experience

Richard "Clem" Clement

Vietnam War

During the Cold War and the Vietnam War, Richard "Clem" Clement served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He first served in the early 1960's during the Cold War flying B50 weather planes. During his time on Christmas Island in the South Pacific, Clem took part in 5 nuclear bomb tests. During the Vietnam War, Clem flew B50's that had been modified into refueling tankers.


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