Aces

[Nort]

“Accidentally” shot down two Russians. (Wink, wink, nudge, nudge …)

Actually, I’m guessing the photo was taken during the Korean War … and the Red Star in the White Circle are his two kills during that conflict. Either Chinese or North Korean.

 

[Louis]

Tried but can't find what the red star in the white circle means....

I was looking as you and I understand that they are two North Korean planes, specifically Yakovlev YAK 3 or 9. It comes from an interview that was done with the Major in Aug 1995.

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