Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. Retirement of Lt. Gen. William K. Martin, March AFB, California
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Nichols, Edward M., 1920-2004
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Edward M. Nichols, Jr. (b. 1920, Savannah, Ga.-d. Sept. 22, 2004), U.S. Air Force officer, completed flight training in the Army Air Corps and received his commission and pilot wings in 1941. During the War years and following, he served in various positions including squadron commander, operations officer, and aircraft maintenance officer. During the Korean War, he commanded the 344th Bombardment Squadron in Japan, flying B-29s. Next he was deputy commander for operations, 106th Bombardment Win...
Catton, Jack J. (Jack Joseph), 1920-1990
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Jack J. Catton (b. 1920, Berkeley, Calif.-d. Dec. 5, 1990), U.S. Air Force officer, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps early in 1941. After serving as an instructor pilot and squadron commander in the U.S., he flew the first B-29 bomber across the Pacific in 1944. While with the 21st Bomber Command, General Catton received awards for extraordinary achievement during combat missions against Japan. Following the War, he took part in the first two atomic weapons tests in the...
Holloway, Bruce K.
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Martin, William K. (William Kemp), 1915-
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