Working 25 straight hours on occasion to ensure aircraft is mission ready. He would not declare an aircraft combat fit unless certain it was in perfect flying condition and passed the pre-flight check without a glitch. Not comfortable with the position of flight chief. Several pilots expressed interest in him as their crew chief. Very excited to obtain new ship that was christened 'Powerful Katrinka' 42-107068 in honor of my mother and later 'Million Dollar Baby' 43-37934. He frequently mentions supercharger repairs. A couple of pilots commended him for maintaining a 'Swell Ship'



Awards: Legion of Merit, Good Conduct, WWII Victory, EAME.