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By John Toler
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
The combat-seasoned veterans of World War II brought the experience needed to withstand the overwhelming enemy forces thrown against them during the Korean War.
One such veteran who found himself in the thick of war in the air was Col. V. John Lyle, USAF (ret.), of Ben Venue, who flew 100 missions over Korea in 1951-52.
His 100th and final mission over Korea was almost quite literally his last mission.
During World War II, Lyle flew 96 missions over North Africa and Europe as a navigator on 12th Air Force B-24 and B-25 bombers. Doubling as a nose gunner, he is credited with shooting down two fighter aircraft.
He was wounded by flak over Italy in 1945, and was awarded the Purple Heart, to accompany several Air medals, Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Commendation for Bravery from the RAF (Royal Air Force).
After the war, Lyle took pilot training. He soon transitioned to the Air Force’s first jet fighter, the F-80 Shooting Star, as a member of the 56th Fighter Group.
In 1948, Lyle served six
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