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Peter F. Fausto, Captain
U. S. A. F.
Navigator, Strategic Air Command
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Peter, a navigator aboard a C-119 in Vietnam, flew many night missions at 2,500 feet, and always within range of ground fire from mortars and grenade launchers. He regrets what he considers the rein held back on American firepower in order to accomplish the mission.