Background
Hardy, Benson B. was born on November 22, 1920 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Lester William and Irene Isabell (Bliss) Hardy.
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Large trade paperback; Manhatten, KS: Sunflower University Press, 2004. Numerous books and articles exist concerning the Korean Conflict, the air war, the foot soldiers, and the tank battles. But there is a dearth of information about how photographic intelligence and on-the-ground technical support turned the tide of war against the North Koreans and their Communist masters, and in favor of the Allies and those fighting to preserve and protect the liberties of the Korean people. This book fills a gap, by discussing in detail photographic reconnaissance and interpretation during 1950-52. No library on the Korean Conflict is complete without this important book. Highly recommended!
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Hardy, Benson B. was born on November 22, 1920 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Lester William and Irene Isabell (Bliss) Hardy.
Student public schools, Oakland, California. Student public schools, Concord, California. Graduate photo, Intelligence School, Denver, 1949.
Served as enlisted man United States Navy, 1942-1948. Joined United States Air Force, 1948. Advanced through grades to captain, 1957.
With 67th Reconnaisance Squadron Korea, 1951-1952. Headquarters Squadron Thule Air Force Base, 1956. Resigned, 1957; material requirements analyst-coordinator Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Company, San Diego, 1958-1973, 83-98, retired, 1998.
Dispatcher-coordinator Cubic Western Data Company, San Diego, 1977-1980. Owner-partner orchid nursery. President Exotic Plant Society, 1976-1978, 81-84, San Diego Gesneriad Society, 1978.
Director 23d Western Orchid Congress, 1979.
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Member American Orchid Society (life), New Zealand Orchid Society, San Diego County Orchid Society (life, president 1972-1973, 75-76), Hoya Society International (president 1981-1983, 95-2002), Orchid Digest Corporation, Auckland Orchid Club, Orchid Badge Club International (foundation 1988, president since 1991), Directors Club, San Diego Zoological Society, Korean War Veterans Association (life), Veterans of Foreign Wars (life).