David Lee Russell

Background

Russell, David Lee was born on January 27, 1956 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Wilson S. and Margaret Russell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytech. Institute & State University, 1978. Master of Science, Virginia Polytech.

Institute & State University, 1979.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1979; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1989; F4E fighter pilot, 50th Tactical Fighter Wing, Hahn AB, Federal Republic of Germany, 1981-1982; F4E flight examiner, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Nevada, 1982-1985; F117A and A7D flight examiner, 4450th Tactical Group, Tonopoh Test Range, North Carolina, 1985-1989; F15E flight examiner, test flight commander, assistant operations officer, 422 Test Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, since 1989.

Achievements

• David Lee Russell has been listed as a noteworthy military career officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Air Force Association, Phi Eta Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.

Interests

• Water-skiing, skiing, racquetball.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Gayle Huff, June 11, 1978.

Father:

Wilson S. Russell

Mother:

Margaret Russell

Spouse:

Elizabeth Gayle Huff