Creech, Wilbur Lyman, Gen

Deceased

Service Photo

Service Details

Last Rank
General

Last Primary AFSC/MOS
00066-Air Commander

Last AFSC Group
Command and Control

Primary Unit
1974-1976, Air Force Systems Command (AFSC)

Service Years
1944 - 1984

Last Photo

Personal Details

Home State

Missouri

Year of Birth
1927

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Contact Info

Home Town Argyle
Date of Passing Aug 26, 2003
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia	Wall/Plot Coordinates Section 30, Site 696-LH

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Military Associations and Other Affiliations


	2003, National Cemetery Administration (NCA)

Additional Information

Last Known Activity:

Creech AFB, NV is named for him.

1950-1953, F-82 Twin Mustang

From Year 1950	To Year 1953

Personal Memories

Not Specified

Image	F-82 Twin Mustang Details
	Aircraft/Missile Information Specifications StatsCentral Model North American F-82G Twin Mustang Length 42.42 ft \| 12.93 m Width 51.25 ft \| 15.62 m Height 13.85 ft \| 4.22 m Engine(s) 2 x Allison V-1710-143/145 V-12 piston engines generating 1,600hp. Empty Weight 15,997 lbs \| 7,256 kg MTOW 25,951 lbs \| 11,771 kg Max Speed 461 mph \| 742 km/h \| 401 kts Max Range 2,239 miles \| 3,604 km Ceiling 38,898 ft \| 11,856 m \| 7.4 miles Climb Rate 3,770 ft/min (1,149.1 m/min) Hardpoints 4 Armament 6 x 12.7mm machine guns 4 x 1,000 bombs Accommodations 2 Operators the United States of America