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  • Harry L Giles Jr.
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    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Friend

    Honored by:

    Education:
    Houghton College, Long Island University, University of Pittsburgh, Purdue University, and University of Washington BS and MS in Aeronautical, Engineering

    Civilian Pilot:
    - Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) program graduate
    - Commercial Pilot Certificate with land, sea, single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings

    Military Pilot:
    - Army Air Corp Aviation Cadet, graduating in class 1944 B
    - Instructor Pilot
    - 259 combat missions
    - Several Air Medals and several Distinguished Flying Crosses
    - VIP Pilot at Bolling Field, Washington, DC

    Engineering:
    - Grumman Airplane Company (2 years tool designing)
    - Boeing Company (45 years; 15 years on airplanes, 15 years on missiles, and 15 years on space)
    - Two patents on SCRAMJET engines

    Associated Activities:
    - Air Force Association
    - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (53 years of membership)
    - Boeing Management Association (Gold Card Member)
    - "Short Snorter" Club (initiated 1944)

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