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Bates, Earl Jack, Jr., TSgt USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Last Address NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
Date of Passing Nov 07, 2012
Location of Interment Florida National Cemetery (VA) - Bushnell, Florida
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Douglas C-124 Globemaster II Length 131.23 ft | 40.00 m Width 174.08 ft | 53.06 m Height 48.23 ft | 14.70 m Engine(s) 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engines delivering 3,800hp each. Empty Weight 101,413 lbs | 46,000 kg MTOW 194,007 lbs | 88,000 kg Max Speed 323 mph | 520 km/h | 281 kts Max Range 2,175 miles | 3,500 km Ceiling 32,808 ft | 10,000 m | 6.2 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 6 Operators the United States of America