Background
Vail, David Lynn was born on June 18, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Ronald A. and Lois (Reeves) Vail.
Vail, David Lynn was born on June 18, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Ronald A. and Lois (Reeves) Vail.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1977; postgraduate, University of Southern California, Pt. Mugu, since 1992.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1977;
advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Navy, 1987;
legal, line, electronic warfare and training officer, Fleet Composite Squadron One, Barbers Point, Hawaii., 1980-1983;
aviation safety, student control officer, Training Squadron 22, Kingsville, Texas, 1983-1985;
safety, assistant maintenance officer, Fleet Composite Squadron Ten, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 1985-1988;
operations officer, targets directorate, Pacific Missile Test Center, Pt. Mugu, California, 1988-1991;
operations, safety officer, Fleet Composite Squadron One, Barbers Point, Hawaii., 1991-1992;
aviation training officer, CINCPACFLT Staff, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., since 1992. Consultant Pacific Aerospace Museum, Honolulu.
Coordinator Thunderbirds Pt. Mugu (California) Air Show, 1989.
Co-chairman Fly Through Time-Pacific Aerospace Museum, Honolulu, 1992, volunteer pilot, 1992, 93, 94. Air operations officer Hydrofest Pearl Harbor, 1993, 94. Member Hickam Aero Club, Naval Academy Alumni Association.
Married Mary B. Leon, March 30, 1980. Children: Sean Kristofer, Ashley Noel.