29 April 1949 – During WWII a need was discovered for a “parasite fighter” – a jet fighter to protect bombers from hostile intercept aircraft. Pilot fatigue from P-41 and P-51 pilots who were protecting Boeing B-17’s, B-24’s, and Boeing B-29’s was a real problem. Aerial refueling hadn’t been perfected and these interceptors couldn’t match
SSS’r Dave Skilling will soon on another foray into Vietnam. On April 13, eleven Fighter Pilots (mostly Navy) will meet with Viet pilots of our era in Hanoi. Two of the Viets are retired LtGen’s. The Navy guys are asking to meet with adversaries from specific engagements. The group has requested to visit Kep Airlfield and day will […]
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We recently learned that the Veteran’s Administration has approved a second claim for 100% Service connected disability for the latest F-100 Pilot, Gary Parent in 2014. His Widow has received Widows Indemnity Compensation, and Texas Property Tax exemption for life as a result our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many members of the
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SSS member Bradley Telshaw died February 19, 2016 in his home in Clovis, NM. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Fort Sumner Cemetery in Fort Sumner, NM with Peter Jones officiating. Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania on October 8, 1935. He was raised on a small farm near the
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