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Today in History – June 26, 1969 – Capt John Howard Casper ejects from F-100D #553516

26 June 1969 – Capt John Casper was serving with the 413th TFS out of Phan Rang AB, Vietnam. On a mission to detect VietCong...

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Duaine, Laurence Alan

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Laurence Alan Duaine

Preferred Name: Alan
Nickname/Call Sign: Lad
Date of Birth: November 30, 1931
Highest Military Grade Held: Select
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
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Alan “Lad” Duaine flew the F-100 with the 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron. After serving in the USAF for 27 years, Alan became a Flight Engineer, Co-Pilot, Captain, and International Captain with  Braniff International Airways from 1966 – 1989. He flew all Braniff stations including those in So. America.

From 1990 – 2007 Alan was a Writer, Editor, and Publisher, and is the author of several books about his years as a pilot. He continues to write non-fiction, aviation-related works. See the Author tab of his bio for more information.

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Units Assigned

  • 1953 Entered USAF
  • 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-100)
  • 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  • 334th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  • 333rd Tactical Fighter Squadron
  • 1965 Retired USAF

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F-100

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • 1950-1953 Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Texas A&M University at Kingsville

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Duaine, Alan Lad
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Books

3-part series:

“Cold Warrior” is a “memoir is about young military people and life in a salty flying suit, and how hard they try to do what’s asked of them.”

“Where the High Winds Run” is a story that is taken from Alan’s time at Braniff when, which he says is “considered the high tide in the fortunes of Braniff.”

 

 

 

 

 

“Hobo Pilot”

“With All Arms” (History-genealogy) by Alan’s father Carl, edited by Alan.

“The Dead Men Wore Boots” – 2nd Ed, originally written by Alan’s father Carl, rewritten for 2nd edition by Alan.

 

All from Las Animas Press.

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