2010-Business:I am anInfomation Business Consultant versed in Enterprise One and World-Oracle Software for Britton Enterprises, Inc. which I am the principle owner.
2011-Retirement: I officially retired from Business, however, I will continue to invest in property, minerals, and other ventures.
2012 and Beyond-Charity, Travel and enjoying my grandchildren:
My wife (Linsey) and I also spend a great deal of time volunteering in charitable fund raisers for my church and for the KOFC (Knights of Columbus). It is very satisfying. We are overjoyed to be able to enjoy our daughters, and grandchildren. We are truly blessed.
Other Comments:
My youngest brother: 1st Sgt Michael S. Britton
1st Cav
US Army Retired from the United States Army -
24 yrs of service for our country
My oldest brother: A2C Arthur J. Britton
Flight Controller
USAF Veteran 2 yrs Air National Guard, 4 yrs Active service and
2 yrs of Inactive Reserves Retired from the Federal Aviation Association
My brother passed away in September 2014
1963-1966, AIR-2A Genie
From Year 1963
To Year 1966
Personal Memories
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AIR-2A Genie Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
DOUGLAS AIR-2A "GENIE"
The AIR-2A Genie air-to-air rocket was the world's first nuclear-armed air-to-air interceptor missile and consequently was the most powerful ever deployed by the United States Air Force. It was carried by Air Defense Command's F-89J, F-101B, and F-106A interceptor aircraft. Thousands of the rockets were built for the Air Force before production ended in 1962.
The weapon stayed in service until 1986, by which time all of its carrier aircraft had been retired from service. A training version of the missile called the ATR-2A was also developed which contained a white-cloud spotting charge instead of a nuclear warhead for practice firings. These practice rounds were nicknamed "Ting-a-Lings." A ground training version of the rocket was also produced which contained an inert rocket motor and no nuclear warhead. The AIR-2B Super Genie was an advanced version of the rocket.
Propulsion: Thiokol SR49-TC-1 solid-fuel rocket motor Wingspan: 3 ft 3 1/2 in Diameter: 1 ft 5 1/3 in Length: 9 ft 7 in Weight: 820 lbs Speed: Mach 3 Range: 6 miles
