Pitts, William F. (William Frederick), 1919-2008
William Frederick Pitts (b. Nov. 27, 1919, March Field, Calif.-d. Dec. 30, 2008), U.S. Air Force officer, was awarded his pilot wings even before graduating from the U.S. Military Academy in 1943. After serving as an instructor pilot, he served with the 431st Bombardment Squadron in the Marianas flying 25 combat missions in B-29s. After the War he was assigned as assistant air attaché to Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Following a number of assignments in the U.S. and further military education, General Pitts assumed command of the 327th Air Division, 13th Air Force, in Taiwan in 1966, and in 1971 became commander, 3rd Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe with HQ in England. He retired in 1975.
From the description of Pitts, William F. (William Frederick), 1919-2008 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10598142
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referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AF SECRETARY BROWN VISITS FAR EAST, JAPAN, KOREA, AND TAIWAN | National Archives at College Park | |
referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. OLYMPIC ARENA 1973, VANDENBERG AFB, CALIFORNIA | National Archives at College Park | |
referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ROKAF RECEIVES F-5 FREEDOM FIGHTERS, KOREA | National Archives at College Park | |
referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. Homecoming, March AFB, California | National Archives at College Park |
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Birth 1919-11-27
Death 2008-12-30
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