Background
Nelson, Robert Charles was born on July 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Charles Nelson and Virginia (Morton) MacDougald.
Nelson, Robert Charles was born on July 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Charles Nelson and Virginia (Morton) MacDougald.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1971. Master of Arts, Webster College, St. Louis, 1975.
Naval aviator United States Ship Hancock, 1974-1976. Instructor pilot Vermont-22, Kingsville, Texas, 1976-1978. Naval aviator United States Ship John F. Kennedy, 1979-1982.
Instructor pilot VF-101, National Academy of Sciences Oceana, Virginia, 1983-1984. Naval aviator United States Ship Saratoga, 1985-1986. Adversary pilot VF-45, National Academy of Sciences Key West, Florida, 1986-1988.
Air services director Commander Fleet Air, Mediterranean, since 1988.
Board directors Virginia Beach Symphony, 1983-1985, Virginia Beach Chamber of C., 1981-1982.
Married Kathryn Peter, August 30, 1971. Children: Brigette, Robert Andrew, Virginia Paige.