Previously Held AFSC/MOS 27330A-Apprentice Aircraft Control and Warning Operator
27350A-Aircraft Control and Warning Operator
27350-Aircraft Control and Warning Operator
27370A-Aircraft Control and Warning Technician
27370-Aircraft Control and Warning Operator
27650-Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Operator
27670-Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Technician
After retiring from the Air Force, I went to Vo-Tech to use my G.I. Bill (Hotel/Motel Management and Electronics). Went to work for Wal-Mart as Electronic Department Manager. Retired after seven years. Started my own Electronic Repair business for a few years. After 9-11, went to work for Homeland Security training TSA personnel. After two and a half years, got tired of living out of a suitcase because I traveled so much to many different airports around the states, so I retired from them also. Now Momma and I travel a lot, gardening, fishing, and casino gambling. Active in the Chief's Group at Eglin AFB, FL.
1969-1970, O-1/L-19 Bird Dog
From Year 1969
To Year 1970
Personal Memories
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O-1/L-19 Bird Dog Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
General characteristics
* Crew: 2 * Length: 25 ft 9 in (7.85 m) * Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m) * Height: 7ft 3½ in (2.22 m) * Wing area: 174 ft² (16.16 m²) * Empty weight: 1,614 lb (732 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 2,400 lb (1089 kg) * Powerplant: 1× Continental O-470-11 flat six piston, 213 hp (159 kw)
Performance
* Maximum speed: 130 mph (209 km/h) * Range: 530 miles (853 km) * Service ceiling 20,300 ft (6,200 m) * Rate of climb: 1,040 ft/min (317 m/min)
