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Dale-Lee (USAR) SSG Lewis (Doc Lewis)-Family
to remember
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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Aircraft/Missile Information
General characteristics
* Crew: two (student and instructor) * Length: 29 ft (8.84 m) * Wingspan: 42 ft (12.81 m) * Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.57 m) * Wing area: 253.7 ft (23.6 m) * Empty weight: 4,158 lb (1,886 kg) * Loaded weight: 5,617 lb (2,548 kg) * Powerplant: 1 Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp radial engine, 600 hp (450 kW)
Performance
* Maximum speed: 208 mph at 5,000 ft (335 km/h at 1,500 m) * Cruise speed: 145 mph (233 km/h) * Range: 730 miles (1,175 km) * Service ceiling 24,200 ft (7,400 m) * Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s) * Wing loading: lb/ft (kg/m) * Power/mass: hp/lb (kW/kg)
Armament
* Provision for up to 3 0.30 in (7.62 mm) machine gun
