Background
Madsen, William Daniel was born on April 28, 1913 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Emil Thomas and Mabel (Wessel) Madsen.
Madsen, William Daniel was born on April 28, 1913 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Emil Thomas and Mabel (Wessel) Madsen.
Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University, 1939.
Assistant to superintendent Swift & Company, Denver, 1939-1942. Adjunct Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol, 1942-1946. President Rocky Mountain Air Shows, 1946-1953.
Air photo instructor United States Air Force, Lowry Air Force Base, 1953-1958.
Charter manager Vest Aircraft Company, Denver, 1958-1962. Public affairs specialist United States Air Force, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, since 1962.
Teacher photography Pikes Peak Community College, since 1974. Board of directors Alumni Foundation, Colorado State University.
Served with United States Air Force, 1942-1944. Named Senior; Member of Year, Civil Air Patrol, 1981. Member Cross and Cockade, Aerospace Historians, OX-5 Aviation Pioneers, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Commercial Pilots Association, Air Force Association, Professional PhotographersAssn., Colorado Pilots Association, Colorado Aviation History Society (president 1979-1986), Colorado Aviation Association (president 1982), Colorado Springs Press Association, Colorado Springs Colorodo of C. (visitors promotion committee), Sigma Chi, Alpha Lambda Epsilon.
Clubs: Denver Pilots, Colorado Silver Wings.
Married Mary Evelyn O"Connor, January 11, 1947. Children: William Daniel, Karen Elaine.