Last Primary AFSC/MOS
AAF MOS 747-Airplane and Engine Mechanic
Last AFSC Group
Ordnance/Maintenance (Enlisted)
Service Years
1950 - 1954
Last Photo
Personal Details
Home State
Illinois
Year of Birth 1931
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to remember
Brattin, Darrell Leroy, A1C.
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Contact Info
Home Town Kankakee
Last Address Laurens, SC
Date of Passing Jul 03, 2010
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Last Known Activity:
From Patriot Guard Riders:
His was the world of the F4U Corsair and the P-51 Mustang.......side by side with the P-80 Shooting Star and the feared F-86 Sabre.
Darrell Leroy Brattin was an Airman in Korea. He didn't fly the planed but his work kept them flying. And if those aircraft didn't fly then hundreds, if not thousands, of American Soldiers and Marines would be in peril. And it is for that dedicated service that he has earned honor.
The family of Mr. Brattin has requested the presence of the South Carolina Patriot Guard at his service on Wednesday. I wish we could have a F-86 flyby. It would be fitting.
Wednesday 07 JUL 10
Staging Time: 1230
Staging Location: Northside Baptist Church
818 Northside Church Road
Laurens SC 29360
Map: http://tinyurl.com/Brattin
Briefing Time:1250
Mission Description: Establish flag line by 1300 (1:00pm) as family receives friends prior to service. Hold flag line until service begins at 1400. No Escort. No Graveside Service.
Weather: HOT. Partly Cloudy and lower 90's at mission start. Mid 90's by 1400.
Ride Captain: Steam - Randy Stevens
steam@patriotguard.org
864-344-6002
He served four years for this free America. A lot of it in a place he didin't want to be. I'm hoping there are a few Patriots who will spend some time on Wednesday to honor that.
Steam
Randy Stevens
South Carolina Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders www.patriotguard.org
864-344-6002
Other Comments:
From Kennedy Mortuary:
Date:
October 13th, 1931 - July 3rd, 2010
Obituary:
Daryl LeRoy Brattin, 78, husband of June Poole Brattin, of 4580 Hwy 49, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home. Born in Kankakee, IL, he was a son of the late Gladys Smith Brattin. Mr. Brattin was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Motors and was a member of the United Auto Workers. Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, David Lee Brattin of Bradley, IL, Danny Ray Brattin and wife Karla of Cape Coral, FL, Judith Ann Bolt and husband Richard of Cottonwood, AZ, Vernon Roy Brattin and wife Linda of Bradley, IL, Royce Furman Brattin and wife Dannette of Bourbonnais, IL, and Amy Rebecca Rydberg of Bradley, IL; one sister Rita Smith of Limestone, IL; twenty grandchildren, three which were raised in the home, Ian Boger, Sierra Thompson and Slater Thompson; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Northside Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ronnie Blackwell. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.
Visitations:
12:45PM to 2:00PM on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at Northside Baptist Church (map/driving directions)
Aircraft/Missile Information
General characteristics
* Crew: 1 * Length: 32 ft 3 in (9.83 m) * Wingspan: 37 ft 0 in (11.28 m) * Height: 13 ft 8 in (4.17 m) * Wing area: 235 ft� (21.83 m�) * Empty weight: 7,635 lb (3,465 kg) * Loaded weight: 9,200 lb (4,175 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 12,100 lb (5,490 kg) * Powerplant: 1� Packard Merlin V-1650-7 liquid-cooled supercharged V-12, 1,695 hp (1,265 kW) * Zero-lift drag coefficient: 0.0163 * Drag area: 3.80 ft� (0.35 m�) * Aspect ratio: 5.83
Performance
* Maximum speed: 437 mph (703 km/h) at 25,000 ft (7,620 m) * Cruise speed: 362 mph (580 km/h) * Stall speed: 100 mph (160 km/h) * Range: 1,650 mi (2,755 km) with external tanks * Service ceiling 41,900 ft (12,770 m) * Rate of climb: 3,200 ft/min (16.3 m/s) * Wing loading: 39 lb/ft� (192 kg/m�) * Power/mass: 0.18 hp/lb (300 W/kg) * Lift-to-drag ratio: 14.6 * Recommended Mach limit 0.8
Armament
* 6 � 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns; 400 rounds per gun for the two inboard guns; 270 per outboard gun * 2 hardpoints for up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) * 10 � 5 in (127 mm) rockets
Specifications
* A-36A Apache - Dive bomber (US Army) * F-6 - US Army offshoots model * F-6A - US Army offshoots model * F-6C - Reconnaissance variant * P-51A - More powerful powerplant; 4 x machine guns. * P-51B - 4 x machine guns; Original and bubble canopy. * P-51C - 4 x machine guns; Original and bubble canopy. * P-51D - Classic variant; most produced. * P-51H - Lighter airframe version * P-51K - Featuring an Aeroproducts propeller. * F-51 - Redesignated to "Fighter" in the new jet fighter age. * F-6K - Reconnaissance version of P-51K
