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Today in History – September 25, 1968 – 1Lt Norman M. Paulsen is KIA after F-100 #55-3602 crashes

25 September 1968 – Norman Macleod Paulsen was born on October 6, 1945, in Elmsford, NY.  His mother said, “Ever since he was a little boy, he dreamed of flying.” He had enlisted in the Air Force and began his tour on August 3, 1968. He had the rank of First Lieutenant. On a mission

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Wilson, Gail H.

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Gail Harvard Wilson

Preferred Name: Willie
Nickname/Call Sign: Wee Willie
Highest Military Grade: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Headed West Date: February 6, 2014
Biography
Pilot Information
Headed West

Lt. Col. Gail Harvard (Willie) Wilson, II, had a renowned military career as a fighter pilot, proudly flying the F-100, A-7, O-1, and F-16 in the Air Force and 162nd Fighter Wing, Tucson Air National Guard.

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  • 162nd Fighter Wing, AZANG

 

Awards & Decorations

Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Air Medal (7)
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal

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F-100
A-7
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F-16

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Gail H. “Willie” Wilson, II, LtCol USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on February 6, 2014.

Lt. Col. Gail Harvard (Willie) Wilson, II, passed away at age 82 on February 6, 2014, in Tucson, AZ. He had a renowned military career as a US Air Force fighter pilot, proudly flying the F-100, A-7, O-1, and F-16 in the Air Force and 162nd Fighter Wing, Tucson Air National Guard. His service saw him assigned to Europe, the Far East, and stateside. He deployed to Vietnam, serving as a Forward Air Controller. He was a highly decorated veteran, having been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism, the Bronze Star Medal for heroism, 7 Air Medals, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and numerous other decorations.

He is survived by Gay, his wife of 60 years; a son, William; and two grandchildren.

A huge following was expected for Wee Willie Wilson’s Memorial service as he touched so many of us with his antics between… and sometimes during flights. His memorial service was held on March 7, 2014 at El Camino Baptist Church, in Tucson, Az. Willie wished that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project through their website, in his name.

Our world is a smaller place with his passing, but fighter pilot heaven has gained a legend.

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