Richard Lynn Hitt - U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force

Spent just over two years in the U.S. Army, basic training, Warrant Officer School and helicopter training, then served in Vietnam as UH-1H pilot with First Cavalry Division, served 1969-1971.

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Spent twenty four years in USAF, was stationed in Europe for seven years, flew T-37, T-38, A-7, O-2, and A-10. I have the most time in A-10. I have flown F-4, F-16, and F-15.

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I enjoyed my military service very much, great people in both services. I have flown just about everything but a heavy transport type aircraft, I have piloted helicopters, light aircraft, fighters, and a glider. Flying is great fun….don’t do it privately because it is mighty expensive.

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