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 MoreEdgar R. Grischkowsky
Preferred Name: Ed
Nickname/Call Sign: Gris
Date of Birth: September 16, 1933
Headed West: May 29, 2015
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-6 – Colonel
Hometown: American Falls, ID
Biography
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Biography
Throughout his colorful 33 year career as a fighter pilot, Gris amassed over 5000 mishap-free flight hours in tactical aircraft ranging from the F-86 Sabre to the F-15 Eagle. He completed 206 combat missions in Vietnam and was heavily involved in the initial testing and program development of both the F-15 and F-16 fighter programs.
As a graduate of the Air War College, he completed senior staff officer tours as the Director of Operations for the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base Korea; Chief, Operations Inspections, Pacific Air Forces Inspector General, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; and the Deputy Operations Officer for 12th Air Force, Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas.
Gris retired from the Air Force in 1984 and spent almost another decade of service as the General Manager of his community’s HOA before finally settling down to enjoy retired life as a doting husband, father, and grandfather. Gris was an active member in several Aircraft Societies and was a contributing writer to Sabre Jet Classics.
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Headed West
Edgar R. Grischkowsky, Col USAF (Ret) “Headed West” on May 29, 2015.
Colonel Edgar R. “Gris” Grischkowsky, USAF, Ret., (81) of Austin, passed away at St. David’s Hospital on May 29, 2015. Gris was born in American Falls, Idaho on September 16, 1933 to Paulina and David Grischkowsky. He graduated from American Falls High School in 1950 and after two successful years tending to the family farm, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. Shortly after enlistment, Gris was selected to attend pilot training as an Aviation Cadet and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. upon earning his wings.
Gris retired from the Air Force in 1984 and spent almost another decade of service as the General Manager of his community’s HOA before finally settling down to enjoy retired life as a doting husband, father, and grandfather. Gris was an active member in several Aircraft Societies and was a contributing writer to Sabre Jet Classics.
He is survived by his darling wife of 52 years, Wilma B. Grischkowsky, his daughters Jane and Melissa Grischkowsky, his son, LtCol. Michael R. Grischkowsky, USMC Ret., and his sister Chris Toews. He was also father to his loving daughters’ in-law Cindy Higgins and Jennifer B. Grischkowsky and proud grandfather to Nicholas, Tyler, and Mason Grischkowsky. He is preceded in death by his parents Paulina and David, his two brothers, Herbert and Emil Grischkowsky, and his son, Martin Grischkowsky.
Memorial services were held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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Pilot Information
Units Assigned
- 1952 enlisted in the United States Air Force
- Aviation Cadet Training, Commissioned a 2d Lieutenant
- 18th Fighter Wing, Director of Operations, Kunsan AB, Korea
- 1957 44th Fighter-Bomber Squadron/18th Fighter-Bomber Wing, Chief, Operations Inspections, Kadena AB, Okinawa
- Pacific Air Forces Inspector, General, Hickam Air Force Base, HI
- 12th Air Force, Deputy Operations Officer, Bergstrom AFB, TX
- 1984 Retired USAF
Awards & Decorations
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Flight Info
F-86
F-100
F-15
F-16
Flight Hours: 5000+
206 Combat Missions in Vietnam
Military & Civilian Education
Civilian Education:
- 1950 American Falls High School, ID
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