Background

Bachus, Blaine Louis was born on July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Franklin and Jean Bachus.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical, St. Louis University, 1976.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1977; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force various positions, United States Air Force, 1977-1985; aircraft commander KC-135, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan, 1985-1986; assistant fligh commander, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan, 1986-1987; chief aircrew training devices, 376th Strategic Wing, Kadena AB, 1987-1988; U-2/TR-1 aircraft commander, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, Royal Air Force Alconbury, United Kingdom, 1988-1989; fligh commander, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, Royal Air Force Alconbury, United Kingdom, 1989-1990; chief standardization and evalution, 17 Reconnaissance Wing, Royal Air Force Alconbury, 1990-1991; flight test operations officer, United States Air Force Plant 42 (U-2 Flight test), Palmdale, California, since 1991.

Achievements

• Blaine Louis Bachus has been listed as a noteworthy pilot, aircraft mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Blackbird Association.

Connections

Married Kathleen Ann Hager, May 1, 1979. Children: Briana Kathleen, Brenna Christine.

Father:

James Franklin Bachus

Mother:

Jean Bachus

Spouse:

Kathleen Ann Hager

child:

Briana Kathleen Bachus

child:

Brenna Christine Bachus