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Harold Eugene Caldwell, 79, of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Caldwell was born July 16, 1939, in Lee County, MS to the late Ruby Hester and George Albert Caldwell. He was a Mason. Mr. Caldwell served in the United States Airforce as an SMSGT for 22 years. He was a licensed pilot and owned his own plane. Mr. Caldwell was a licensed A and P mechanic and worked for Golden Triangle Regional Airport as an on flight aviation mechanic for many years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Caldwell in preceded in death by his wife- Phyllis Irene Harding Caldwell; daughter- Judy Caldwell; son- John Caldwell; brothers- John Caldwell, Charles Caldwell, and George Caldwell; sisters-Ruth Mallory, Mable Cannon, and Charlotte Caldwell Ivy; and nephew- Tommy Mallory.
Mr. Caldwell is survived by his daughter- Sandra Caldwell; grandchild- Kamery Perkins; sisters- Sue Ricketts, and Betty (Bud) Elzey; sisters-in-laws- Beulah Smith, Shirley Rice and Marie Caldwell; nephews- John Wayne Caldwell, Mike Cannon, Craig Cannon, Ronnie Cannon, Terry Mallory, Danny Caldwell, Billy Mallory, Jerry Caldwell, and Joe Caldwell; nieces- Celia Crawford, Maye Whitehead, and Bev Bagley.
Family ask for no flowers that memorials be made to support American Veterans at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
1974-1977, U-4 Aero Commander
From Year 1974
To Year 1977
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U-4 Aero Commander Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
The U-4B, an Air Force version of the L-26 Aero Commander, was used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1956 to 1960 for short trips. It was the smallest Air Force One, and the first presidential aircraft to have only two engines. The U-4B was also the first presidential aircraft to carry the familiar blue and white paint scheme.
After President Eisenhower left office the aircraft was used for transporting high-ranking government officials. On Oct. 1, 1969, it was transferred to the Air Force Academy, where it was used for cadet parachute training and the Academy?s skydiving team. In November 1977 the U-4B was sent to the Nebraska Civil Air Patrol. It was obtained by the museum from a private owner in 1996.
SPECIFICATIONS: Span: 44 ft 1 in. Length: 35 ft 5 in. Height: 14 ft 9.5 in. Weight: 4,300 lbs. empty; 7,000 lbs. loaded Armament: None Engines: Two Lycoming GSO 480-AiA6 of 340 hp each Cost: $98,750
PERFORMANCE: Max speed: 260 mph/225 knots Cruising speed: 230 mph/l99 knots Service ceiling: 24,300 ft. Range: 1,500 statute miles/1,300 nautical miles