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Jones, David Mudgett, Maj Gen USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Marshfield, Oregon
Last Address Tucson, Arizona
Date of Passing Nov 25, 2008
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
He was the pilot in crew #5 on the Doolittle Raid.
His DFC (1st of 2) citation: Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Air Corps) David M. Jones (ASN: 0-22482), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement as Pilot of a B-25 Bomber of the 1st Special Aviation Project (Doolittle Raider Force), while participating in a highly destructive raid on the Japanese mainland on 18 April 1942. Captain Jones with 79 other officers and enlisted men volunteered for this mission knowing full well that the chances of survival were extremely remote, and executed his part in it with great skill and daring. This achievement reflects high credit on himself and the military service.
Division: Doolittle Tokyo Raider Force Crew #5 (Plane #40-2283, target Tokyo): 95th Bomb Sq. L-R: Lt. Eugene F. McGurl, navigator; Capt. David M. Jones, pilot; Lt. Denver V. Truelove, bombardier; Lt. Ross R. Wilder, copilot; Sgt. Joseph W. Manske, flight engineer/gunner. (U.S. Air Force photo)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General David M. Jones (ASN: 0-22482), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, Air Force Eastern Test Range and Department of Defense Manager for Manned Space Flight Support Operations, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, from 4 May 1967 to 30 April 1973. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Jones were significantly displayed in his strong grasp and exestuation of complex technical operations essential to successful conduct of Air Force space flight launches, Air Force and Navy strategic missile testing, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration manned and unmanned space exploration. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jones culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Aircraft/Missile Information
Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Length 68.37 ft | 20.84 m Width 38.12 ft | 11.62 m Height 21.19 ft | 6.46 m Engine(s) 1 x Pratt & Whitney J57-P-25 turbojet engine delivering 17,200 lbs of thrust. Empty Weight 19,026 lbs | 8,630 kg MTOW 31,500 lbs | 14,288 kg Max Speed 825 mph | 1,328 km/h | 717 kts Max Range 1,350 miles | 2,173 km Ceiling 54,003 ft | 16,460 m | 10.2 miles Climb Rate 17,400 ft/min (5,304 m/min) Hardpoints 6 Armament 6 x air-to-air missiles 24 x 2.75in unguided rockets (pod x2)
Nuclear Capable Accommodations 1
Major Variants
? XF-92A - Experimental Test Study Aircraft from which the YF-102 is derived from. ? YF-102 - Prototype Model Designation (Model 8-80); fitted with 9,700lb Pratt & Whitney J57-P-11 turbojet engine. ? YF-102A - Redesigned "Whitcomb Area Ruled" airframe. ? F-102A - Initial Production Model Designation ? TF-102A - Tandem Seat Trainer Conversion Models ? F-102B - Improved Development on base F-102; redesignated and produced as the F-106 Delta Dart. ? YF-106A - F-106 Prototype Model Designation of which two were produced. ? F-106A - Single Seat Model Designation ? F-106B - Two-Seat Model Designation