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Today in History – September 29, 1954 – The F-100 enters service with the 479th Fighter Wing.

29 September 1954 – The North American F-100 Super Sabre entered service with the United States Air Force‘s 479th Fighter Wing. Initially, the new wing maintained tactical proficiency with the World War II-era F-51Ds inherited from the Air National Guard, then in February 1953 upgrading to the North American F-86H Sabre jet aircraft. The wing

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Miley, David W.

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David W. Miley

Preferred Name: Dave
Date of Birth: October 25, 1936
Highest Military Grade: Select
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Pilot Information

After serving in the USAF, Dave Miley began a career as an pilot for NorthWest Airlines, retiring as Captain after 30 years. As a commercial pilot, Dave flew the 747-400.

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  • 1961-1964 309Tactical Fighter Squadron/306th Tactical Fighter Squadron, George AFB, CA/Homestead AFB, FL (F-100)

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