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  • Col. William T. Douthwaite Jr.
  • Col. William T. Douthwaite Jr.

    Foil: 33 Panel: 3 Column: 1 Line: 24

    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Leader

    Honored by:
    Ms. Kathy Bull

    Enlisted 3-15-42 for pilot training. Got wings 3-24-43 (went on to become a test pilot and flight instructor). January 1, 1944 sent to SW Pacific until 7-24-45 (was Flight Commander & then became the Squadron Commander; flew over 362 combat hours.) Served in increasing positions around the world (Italy, Hawaii, Germany and numerous stateside assignments) and retired from the Air Force as a Colonel.
    Aircraft flown: A-20, B-25, P-61, C-47, P-51, P-47, TBM, P-80, T-33, F-86, F-4, T-39.

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    Foil: 33

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