Previously Held AFSC/MOS 53470-Airframe Repair Technician
75170-Education Supervisor
Service Years
1971 - 1988
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Additional Information
What are you doing now:
I am still serving my country as the Chief, Force Development Flight, 2d Force Support Squadron, 2d Mission Support Group/2d Bomb Wing/Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. In my flight I have multiple functions to include; The Education and Training Center, Airman Leadership School, the First Term Airmen Center, Wing Career Advisor and the Base Library.
I've bee retired from active duty since 1 September 1988 and began working in Federal Civil Service the next year. I've earned two Master's degrees and I've taught for Central Texas College and Louisiana Tech University.
1972-1973, C-47 Skytrain/Dakota
From Year 1972
To Year 1973
Personal Memories
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C-47 Skytrain/Dakota Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
During World War II, the armed forces of many countries used the C-47 and modified DC-3s for the transport of troops, cargo and wounded. Over 10,000 aircraft were produced in Long Beach and Santa Monica, California and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City plant produced 5,354 C-47s from March 1943 until August 1945.
Model Douglas C-47 Skytrain / Dakota Mk I Length 63.75 ft | 19.43 m Width 95.51 ft | 29.11 m Height 16.99 ft | 5.18 m Engine(s) 2 x Pratt & Whintey R-1830-92 14-cylinder radial piston engines delivering 1,200hp each. Empty Weight 18,199 lbs | 8,255 kg MTOW 25,999 lbs | 11,793 kg Max Speed 230 mph | 370 km/h | 200 kts Max Range 1,600 miles | 2,575 km Ceiling 23,999 ft | 7,315 m | 4.5 miles Climb Rate 1,041 ft/min Hardpoints None. Armament None. Accommodations 3 + 27
