Background
Bowers, Ray Landis was born on September 28, 1927 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Ray Landis and Ella Elizabeth (Smith) Bowers.
(Originally published in 1983. Illustrated with many maps ...)
Originally published in 1983. Illustrated with many maps and photographs. Presents the United States Air Force's use of one form of air power, tactical airlift aviation, in the changing limited warfare situation in Vietnam. Covers the period from the decision of President Truman to assist the French in 1950 to the end of United States involvement in 1975.
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Bowers, Ray Landis was born on September 28, 1927 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Ray Landis and Ella Elizabeth (Smith) Bowers.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1950; Master of Arts in History, University of Wisconsin, 1960.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Air Force, 1950, advanced through grades to colonel, 1977, navigator 84th bomb squadron, 1951-1958. Instructor, associate professor history United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 1960-1967. Chief navigator 345th airlift squadron United States Air Force, Southeast Asia, 1967-1968, historian Office Air Force History Washington, 1969-1977.
Editor, publications officer Carnegie Institute Washington, 1977-1996. Boys tennis coach Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology, Virginia, 2000-2003.
(Originally published in 1983. Illustrated with many maps ...)
Married Helen Fay McFatter, March 3, 1956. Children: Norman Landis, Steven Reginald.