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Capt. Frank W. Corbett climbs out of an U.S. Air Force 17th Bomb Wing B-26 "Invader" after his final combat mission over North Korea. B-26s flew missions in both daytime and nighttime in support of UN action in Korea. During Capt. Corbett's 50 light-bomber sorties into enemy territory, he and his crew destroyed 150 enemy vehicles, 34 personnel and supply buildings and a bridge. They flew 16 missions against enemy front-line positions in support of UN ground troops, bombing and strafing bunkers and gun positions. On Capt. Corbett's final mission the morning of April 10, the crew scored direct hits on five enemy trucks loaded with ammunition, which exploded. Capt. Corbett received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, for recognition of his combat service. (NWDNS-342-AF-122668AC)
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