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Wall of Honor Level: Air and Space Friend
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Capt. Bastian was a 1954 graduate of the University of Utah. He completed USAF Pilot Training as a fighter pilot flying the f-89 in the Air Defense Command. He flew for United Airlines for thirty one years from the San Francisco Domicile and twenty six years active duty and reserves for the USAF. He retired as a Colonel.
Forty four years and 24,000 hours of accident free flying. He might be envied by a King!
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