Robert Aitken “Bob” Rushworth (October 9, 1924 – March 18, 1993[1]) was an American United States Air Force major general, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, mechanical and aeronautical engineer, test pilot and Astronaut. He was...
Read MoreGary R. Chudzinski
Preferred Name: Gary
Nickname/Call Sign: Chud
Date of Birth: October 28, 1939
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Hometown: Fremont, OH
Biography
Pilot Information
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Biography
I flew over 6000 hours in SE/SS fighters. and my claim is to be the biggest fighter pilot to ever fly the F-84, F-100, and A-7.
Gary is an Amateur Radio enthusiast with call sign W8GRC. He also enjoys radio- control jets and model railroads.
Pilot Information
Units Assigned
- 1963-1964 3640 PTW (UPT), Laredo AFB, TX (T-37 & T-33)
- 1965 4515 CCTS, Luke AFB, AZ (F-100)
- 1966-1974 180TFG (Air Tech), Toledo, OH (F-84F, F-100C/D/F)
- 1974 162 TFTG, FWIS, Tucson ANGB, AZ (F-100)
- 1979 162 TFTG, CCT, Tucson ANGB, AZ (A-7)
- 1979-1994 180TFG (Air Tech), Toledo, OH (A-7D, F-16D)
Awards & Decorations
Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal
Outstanding Unit Award with Oak Leaf Cluster
Combat Readiness Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Award with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (3)
Flight Info
T-37
T-33
F-100 C/D/F – 1664 hours
F-102A
F-84F
A-7 D
F-4C
F-16D
Also flew Foreign aircraft
Military & Civilian Education
Military Education:
- UPT, F-100 & A-7 CCTS, F-100 FWIC
- AFAIC, SOS, ACS, NDC (AWC equiv)
Civilian Education:
- 2 yrs Engineering
- 1 yr Electronics School
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