DiDia, Frank, MSgt

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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
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Master Sergeant

 Official Badges 

Combat Crew Meritorious Unit Commendation 1944-1961 Air Force Retired Strategic Command (Pre 2002)

Transport Command Missileman (Senior)


 Unofficial Badges 




 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
American LegionVietnam Veterans of America (VVA)Catholic War Veterans of the USAChapter 15
  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

 1974-1975, U-2 Dragon Lady
From Year
1974		 To Year
1975
   
Personal Memories
The U-2s were used to back up the drones on days with poor weather conditions.
   
Image
 U-2 Dragon Lady Details
 


Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications
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Model Lockheed Martin U-2S
Length 62.99 ft | 19.20 m
Width 104.99 ft | 32.00 m
Height 15.75 ft | 4.80 m
Engine(s) 1 x General Electric F118-101 engine delivering 17,000lbs of thrust.
Empty Weight 14,991 lbs | 6,800 kg
MTOW 41,006 lbs | 18,600 kg
Max Speed 475 mph | 764 km/h | 413 kts
Max Range 7,000 miles | 11,265 km
Ceiling 69,593 ft | 21,212 m | 13.2 miles
Climb Rate Not Available
Hardpoints 2
Armament None.
Accommodations 1
   
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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2009
   
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