Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans

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Joe Richardson

Vietnam | 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing

He had a suitcase in each hand when an anti-war protestor called him a baby killer and spit in his face. By the time Joe Richardson collected himself, the man had run off. Welcome home. He tried to stay in the Air Force but the downsizing eventually caught up with him and he went to work for the industry that had built the aircraft he flew. (Caution: strong language) (6:11)