Previously Held AFSC/MOS 30130-Apprentice Aircraft Radio Repairman
30150-Aircraft Radio Repairman
30170-Aircraft Radio Technician
Service Years
1965 - 1972
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
Additional Information
What are you doing now:
After leaving the Air Force in 1972 I did electrical work for about tweve years. I then went into law enforcement. After spending twenty six years in law enforcement I retired as a deputy sheriff from Simpson County Sheriff's Office in Simpson County, Kentucky.
I am now working part time from home as the training officer for the department - Thank God for computers
1966-1968, RC-135 V/W
From Year 1966
To Year 1968
Personal Memories
Not Specified
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RC-135 V/W Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
General Characteristics Primary Function: Reconnaissance Contractor: L-3 Communications Power Plant: Four CFM International F108-CF-201 high bypass turbofan engines Thrust: 21,600 pounds each engine Wingspan: 131 feet (39.9 meters) Length: 135 feet (41.1 meters) Height: 42 feet (12.8 meters) Weight: 173,000 pounds (78,743 kilograms) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 297,000 pounds (133,633 kilograms) Fuel Capacity: 130,000 pounds (58,967 kilograms) Speed: 500+ miles per hour (Mach.66) Range: 3,900 miles (6,500 kilometers) Ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,240 meters) Crew: (flight crew) five (augmented) - three pilots, two navigators; (mission flight crew) 21-27, depending on mission requirements, minimum consisting of three electronic warfare officers, 14 intelligence operators and four inflight/airborne maintenance technicians Unit Cost: unavailable Initial operating capability: January 1964 Inventory: Active force, 17; Reserve, 0; Guard, 0
