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Finlay, John Stewart, III, Col USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Monticello
Last Address Melbourne, FL
Date of Passing Oct 30, 2011
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Lieutenant Colonel John S. Finlay III distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as flight leader of three F-4D's in Southeast Asia on 28 April 1968. On that date, Colonel Finlay was directed against a heavily defended target in support of interdiction operations. To insure exact placement of his special ordnance, Colonel Finlay courageously flew his aircraft just above the low overcast, placing himself well within the capabilities of the many anti-aircraft artillery pieces defending this target. Imbued with the desire to complete his mission successfully, and with complete disregard for personal safety, Colonel Finlay made two attacks on the target. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Finlay has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
1957-1960, F-100 Super Sabre
From Year 1957
To Year 1960
Personal Memories
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F-100 Super Sabre Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model North American F-100D Super Sabre Length 49.51 ft | 15.09 m Width 38.75 ft | 11.81 m Height 16.24 ft | 4.95 m Engine(s) 1 x Pratt & Whitney J 57-P21 turbojet with afterburning generating 17,000lbs of thrust. Empty Weight 20,999 lbs | 9,525 kg MTOW 34,833 lbs | 15,800 kg Max Speed 864 mph | 1,390 km/h | 751 kts Max Range 1,995 miles | 3,210 km Ceiling 45,000 ft | 13,716 m | 8.5 miles Climb Rate 16,000 ft/min (4,877 m/min) Hardpoints 6 Armament 4 x 20mm cannons
External hardpoints for an additional 7,500lbs of ordnance including: Dumb Bombs, Drop Tanks and Rocket Pods. Accommodations 1
Major Variants * F-100A - Initial Production Model * F-100B - Proposed Mach 2 / nuclear-capable fighter-bomber; would go on to become the YF-107 prototype series. * F-100C - Fighter-Bomber Variant with improvements; inflight refueling capability; more powerful engine. * F-100D - Fighter-Bomber Variant with improvements; fitted with ECm equipment and low-altitude bombing system.
