Jeffrey Feinstein
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Colonel (Ret.) Jeffrey S. Feinstein was an officer in the United States Air Force. In 1972 during the Vietnam War, while flying as a weapon systems officer (WSO) aboard F-4 Phantom IIs, Feinstein downed five enemy aircraft, thereby becoming a flying ace, the last ace produced by the USAF.
Feinstein graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1968. His actions, for which he was awarded the Silver Star, took place prior to and during Operation Linebacker in 1972 while Feinstein was a member of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, part of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, based at Udon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.
His nickname/tactical callsign was "Fang".
[edit] MiG kill summary
| Date | TFS | Pilot | Weapons Systems Officer | Acft | Tail Code | Call Sign | Wpn | Kill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16 | 13 | Major Edward D. Cherry | Capt. Jeffrey S. Feinstein | F-4D 66-7550 | PN | Basco 3 | AIM-7 | MiG-21 |
| May 31 | 13 | Capt. Bruce G. Leonard, Jr. | Capt. J.S. Feinstein | F-4E 68-0338 | ED | Gopher 03 | AIM-9 | MiG-21 |
| July 18 | 13 | Lt.Col. Carl G. Baily | Capt. J.S. Feinstein | F-4D 66-0271 | OY | Snug 01 | AIM-9 | MiG-21 |
| July 29 | 13 | Lt.Col. Carl G. Baily | Capt. J.S. Feinstein | F-4D 66-0271 | OY | Cadillac 01 | AIM-7 | MiG-21 |
| October 13 | 13 | Lt.Col. Curtis D. Westphal | Capt. J.S. Feinstein | F-4D | OC | Olds 01 | AIM-7 | MiG-21 |
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