Category Archives: Fort Lewis

1951 to 1954: Aircraft Mechanic General to becoming a U.S. Air Force Inspector!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by BJ MacDonald

The Korean War started on 25 June, 1950 and this meant three more years at the U.S. Naval Air Station for Keith. This halted the closure of the Naval Air Station at Sandpoint in 1950. Keith worked in the Overhaul … Continue reading →

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Returning to the 91st Observation Squadron at Ft. Lewis, Washington and into the Regular Army and Settling in Seattle, Washington

Posted on October 29, 2015 by BJ MacDonald

On August 2, 1938 Keith B. MacDonald was Honorably Discharged by Guy H. Gale, Major, Air Corps, Officer in Charge. He promptly re-enlisted for three more years with the 91st Observation Squadron. His paperwork was signed by E.L. Hooper, Colonel, … Continue reading →

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91st Observation Squadron, Gray’s Field, Ft. Lewis, Washington May 1937 to April 1938…

Posted on October 8, 2015 by BJ MacDonald

Keith asked to be transferred to Ft. Lewis and the 91st Observation Squadron at Gray’s Field when he was stationed at Barksdale Field in Louisiana. Here is Keith in his uniform. He is about 28 years old at this time. … Continue reading →

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