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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1956

Page

9

Woman's View Of The Air Force Jet Ride Thrill

A Citizen Woman's Editor recounts a Davis Monthan jet ride in a T33 trainer with Captain Joe Killian. She describes the helmet oxygen mask fit, the thrill of lift off, and early steps in adjusting parachute gear as she experiences her first jet flight.

15Th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Davis-Monthan Joe Killian Air Force Betty Milburn Citizen Woman Joe Killian Wall Betty

Thrill Ride Aboard DM Jet Capt. Van Huss Leads

A first person account details a training flight in a DM jet with Capt. George Van Huss and Capt. Killian. The writer describes ejection seat procedures, oxygen systems, and the thrill of flying at altitude 18,000 feet and speeds around 400 mph. She notes jets’ quiet, smooth glide and expresses longing for another jet ride.

George van Huss van Huss Killian Ilian Oklahoma Sahrita Mt. Lemmon Albuquerque Air Force

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