Don was born in Olney, IL on July 31, 1934. While attending the University of Illinois, Don joined the Illinois Air National Guard to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot and shortly after was commissioned in the United States Air Force. He served 2 tours in the Vietnam War flying F4 Phantoms.
In 1964 he flew a world record setting 18-hour, non-stop flight taking off and landing at MacDill Air Force base to demonstrate the abilities of the F4 fighter jet and in-flight refueling.
After retiring, Don was active in his community of Odessa including serving as Commander of The American Legion Post #147. He was a long time member of Keystone United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling and spending time boating, fishing and scalloping with his family and friends, especially on the Homosassa River.
In 1964 he flew a world record setting 18-hour, non-stop flight taking off and landing at MacDill Air Force base to demonstrate the abilities of the F4 fighter jet and in-flight refueling.
After retiring, Don was active in his community of Odessa including serving as Commander of The American Legion Post #147. He was a long time member of Keystone United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling and spending time boating, fishing and scalloping with his family and friends, especially on the Homosassa River.
Don was born in Olney, IL on July 31, 1934. While attending the University of Illinois, Don joined the Illinois Air National Guard to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot and shortly after was commissioned in the United States Air Force. He served 2 tours in the Vietnam War flying F4 Phantoms.
In 1964 he flew a world record setting 18-hour, non-stop flight taking off and landing at MacDill Air Force base to demonstrate the abilities of the F4 fighter jet and in-flight refueling.
After retiring, Don was active in his community of Odessa including serving as Commander of The American Legion Post #147. He was a long time member of Keystone United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling and spending time boating, fishing and scalloping with his family and friends, especially on the Homosassa River.
In 1964 he flew a world record setting 18-hour, non-stop flight taking off and landing at MacDill Air Force base to demonstrate the abilities of the F4 fighter jet and in-flight refueling.
After retiring, Don was active in his community of Odessa including serving as Commander of The American Legion Post #147. He was a long time member of Keystone United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling and spending time boating, fishing and scalloping with his family and friends, especially on the Homosassa River.
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