Eastwood, Lauren, MSgt

Deceased

Service Photo

Service Details

Last Rank
Master Sergeant

Last Primary AFSC/MOS
423X4-Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Last AFSC Group
Aircraft Maintenance

Primary Unit
1983-1988, 423X4, 5th Field Maintenance Squadron

Service Years
1968 - 1988

Last Photo

Personal Details

Home State

Connecticut

Year of Birth
1947

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Contact Info

Home Town Waterbury	Last Address 1651 Carolina Drive Newark, Ohio
Date of Passing Feb 20, 2016
Location of Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery - Newark, Ohio

Official Badges

Air Education and Training Command Instructor Master

Unofficial Badges

Military Associations and Other Affiliations


	2007, National Rifle Association (NRA)
	2009, 49th Fighter Squadron Association - Assoc. Page
	2010, American Legion, Post 804 (Vice President) (St. Lewisville, Ohio) - Chap. Page
	2010, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 55 (Newark , Ohio) - Chap. Page
	2011, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Post 1060, Mound Builders Post (Newark, Ohio) - Chap. Page
	2012, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 23 (Newark, Ohio) - Chap. Page

Additional Information

Last Known Activity:

Retired - State Vocational Teacher - Retired - Journeyman Electrician - Master Mason - 32 Degree Scotish Rite Mason - Lifetime member NRA - Life member of 49th FIS Association - Vigil Member Order of the Arrow - Target Shoot and Concealed Carry licence holder - Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #55 - Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1060 - American Legion Post #804 - B-52 Stratofortress Association - Life Member of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #23 Newark, Ohio

1968-1970, C-54 Skymaster

From Year 1968	To Year 1970

Personal Memories

Not Specified

Image	C-54 Skymaster Details
	Aircraft/Missile Information C-54s began service with the Army Air Forces in 1942, carrying up to 26 passengers. (Later versions carried up to 50 passengers.) The U.S. Navy also acquired the type, under the designation R5D. The C-54 was one of the most commonly used long-range transports by the U.S. armed forces in World War II. 515 C-54s were manufactured in Santa Monica, CA and 655 were manufactured in Chicago, Illinois. After World War II, the C-54 continued to serve as the primary airlifter of the new United States Air Force and with the United States Navy. The USAF Strategic Air Command had C-54 Skymasters in service from 1946 through 1975. Model Douglas C-54A (R5D-1) Skymaster Length 93.83 ft \| 28.60 m Width 117.49 ft \| 35.81 m Height 27.49 ft \| 8.38 m Engine(s) 4 x Pratt & Whitney E-2000-7 Twin Wasp radial engines generating 1,290hp each. Empty Weight 37,000 lbs \| 16,783 kg MTOW 62,005 lbs \| 28,125 kg Max Speed 265 mph \| 426 km/h \| 230 kts Max Range 3,899 miles \| 6,275 km Ceiling 21,982 ft \| 6,700 m \| 4.2 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 6 + 86 Operators the United States of America