About Richard W. Higgins
Lived 1922 – 1957 (aged 34). Richard W. Higgins was an American military officer.
Richard W. Higgins (August 21, 1922 – April 5, 1957) was a jet pilot with the United States Army Air Forces (USAF). A member of the 7330th Flying Training Wing in Germany, Higgins died in an aircraft accident. He is cited as one of four exemplars of bravery in the history of the German Air Force.
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Who was Richard W. Higgins?
jet pilot with the United States Army Air Forces (1922-1957)
When was Richard W. Higgins born?
Richard W. Higgins was born on 21 August 1922 in Framingham.
When did Richard W. Higgins die?
Richard W. Higgins died on 5 April 1957 in Fürstenfeldbruck.
What was Richard W. Higgins's occupation?
Richard W. Higgins was a military officer.
What nationality was Richard W. Higgins?
Richard W. Higgins was American.
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