Legendary ace returns to Triple Nickel

Retired Brig. Gen. Steve Ritchie, a former 555th Fighter Squadron member and ace pilot, flies a simulated jet at Aviano Air Base, Italy Aug. 28. Ritchie, who became an ace pilot Aug. 28, 1972, shot down two more aircraft during the simulation.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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