More detail on this person: Pflanczer, Stephen USA, CW4 Ret, Flight Classes: 66-7/66-5; RVN: 66-67 68 AHC, 69-70 HHT 3-17 Cav; DFC, ACM w V; BS, MSM, AM w 32 OLC; Callsigns: Toptiger 25, Red Horse 8A. Stephen Pflanczer, 79, passed away at his home Thursday, 27 June 2019. He is survived by his wife Linda (Hooper) of 51 years and 10 months, 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 4 siblings who all still reside in Hungary. Steve was born in 1940 in Balatonszentgyorgy, Hungary. He came to this country in 1956 as a Hungarian refugee who spoke no English. As a registered alien (with Green Card), he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1963. He Became a citizen in 1964 while stationed with C Co, 2/14 INF at Schofield Barracks, HI. Steve served as an instructor pilot at Ft. Wolters between Vietnam tours and afterward he was assigned to the 3rd AC Maint BN at Hunter AAF. After 2 years at Emery Riddle Aeronautical Univ, Steve had assignments with the Redstone Readiness Group, Redstone Arsenal, AL, the 5th Trans BN, Ft Campbell, KY, the 7th Signal BDE, FRG, and the 1st AVN BN at Ft Riley, KS. Steve retired in 1985 as a Master Aviator after 23 years of faithful service to his adopted country - one he loved dearly. Steve always thought it was an honor and privilege to be a member of VHPA and his chapter, the North Alabama Chapter. He and Linda fully participated in and enjoyed all chapter activities. Patriotism and freedom were something that wasn't just words to Steve, but a standard to be lived by. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.
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