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James Poteat Gunter

James Poteat Gunter

Aircraft

Flown:

B-52

Years of Service:

12

Aero Rating:

Highest Rank:

O-5

Medals & Awards:

Bronze Star Medal 1
Air Medal 12

Career Highlights:

Jim was awarded 12 Air Medals while serving in Viet Nam. He died in an aircraf accident in later combat training at Ft. Bragg when his F-105D exploded in mid-air during an air-to-ground training.

James Poteat Gunter

Aircraft Experience:

Barksdale Air Force Base/Carswell Air Force Base

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