DiDia, Frank, MSgt

Aircraft Maintenance

TWS Ribbon Bar

Service Photo

Service Details

Current Service Status
USAF Retired

Current/Last Rank
Master Sergeant

Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
43170C-Helicopter Technician

Current/Last AFSC Group
Aircraft Maintenance

Primary Unit
1976-1978, 4502nd Support Squadron

Previously Held AFSC/MOS
24150-Safety Specialist
1A7X1-Aerial Gunner
1A1X1-Flight Engineer
3E6X1-Operations Management

Service Years
1957 - 1978

Official Badges

Unofficial Badges

Military Associations and Other Affiliations


	2008, American Legion - Assoc. Page
	2008, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) - Assoc. Page
	2008, Catholic War Veterans of the USA - Assoc. Page
	2009, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 15 (Milford, Connecticut) - Chap. Page

Additional Information

What are you doing now:

Retired aeronautical engineer from Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Ct.

Other Comments:

Actively involved in the New Haven Ct. Veteran's Hospital Center where I receive counseling, art therapy, and attend a spirituality group.

Remembrance Profiles - 6 Airmen Remembered

1961-1961, HH-43 Huskie (Pedro)

From Year 1961	To Year 1961

Personal Memories

Not Specified

Image	HH-43 Huskie (Pedro) Details
	Aircraft/Missile Information Specifications (HH-43F) General characteristics * Crew: 2 pilots, 2 rescue crew * Length: 25 ft (7.62 m) * Rotor diameter: 47 ft (14.3 m) * Height: 17 ft 2 in (5.23 m) * Max takeoff weight: 9,150 lb (4,150 kg) * Powerplant: 1� Lycoming T53 turboshaft, hp (kW) Performance * Maximum speed: knots (120 mph, 193 km/h) * Range: nm (185 mi, 298 km) * Service ceiling 25,000 ft (7,620 m)