Published May 19, 2015
Col. Krone wearing the hat on display. Attached to the hat is a Royal Thai Air Force pilot’s badge. (U.S. Air Force photo)
DAYTON, Ohio - Lt. Col. Robert Krone's boonie hat. Attached to the hat is a Royal Thai Air Force pilot’s badge. Also displayed is his unusual trophy for completing a 100-mission tour. It reads “First Commander with 100 Missions.” He flew a total of 125 combat missions in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo)