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Dale-Lee (USAR) SSG Lewis (Doc Lewis)-Family
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Lewis, Clyde, Maj USAF(Ret).
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Clyde Lee Lewis was an Instructor Pilot during WW II in Victoria, Texas. He also remained in the US Air Force Reserves and flew missions during the Cuban Missile Crisis and flew C-9 Nightingale Missions to and from Southeast Asia during the Viet Nam Conflict. Clyde retired from the US Air Force Reserves with the rank of Major in 1976.
Clyde was a local businessman in Illinois for many years.
He was the owner of Lewis Hardware and was self-employed as a handy-man specializing in plumbing and electrical work.
As I get further information, I will post updates.
Other Comments:
My Grandfather is the inspiration for my own service to our great nation.
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200+ flying hours in support of missions in Vietnam
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C-9 Nightingale Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
The US Air Force C-9A Nightingale aircraft were used for medical evacuation (MedEvac), passenger transportation, and special missions from 1968-2005.
General characteristics
* Crew: 5 to 8 * Length: 119 ft 3 in (36.34 m) * Wingspan: 93 ft 3 in (28.42 m) * Height: 27 ft 5 in (8.36 m) * Max takeoff weight: 114,000 lb (50,000 kg) * Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A turbofans, 14,500 lbf (64.5 kN) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: Mach 0.84 * Cruise speed: 558 mph (485 knots, 898 km/h) * Range: 3,000 mi (4,825 km) * Service ceiling 37,000 ft (11,000 m) * Rate of climb: 3,000+ ft/min (900+ m/min) * Thrust/weight: 1:3.93
