Paul N. Chase
Colonel Paul N. Chase d. 10 July 2003 52 TFW Commander, Spangdahlem AB, GE. from 6 FEB 81 to 6 DEC 82.
John M. Barelka
Captain John M. Barelka d. 8 November 1993 Click HERE to read testimonials to John at F-16.net
Wayne R. Larson
Captain Wayne R. Larson 14 November 1952 – 24 March 1980 Died Monday 24 March 1980 in a crash in Bensfield, Germany. Captain Larson was born in Sioux City, Iowa. He was commissioned on 15 January 1976. Prior to his arrival at Spangdahlem AB, GE in December of 1977, Wayne served at Craig AFB, AL,…
Gregory M. Torres
Captain Gregory M. Torres d. 04 April 1978 Captain Gregory M Torres and 1st Lieutenant Ralph E. Bower III were killed when their F-4D crashed on a training mission. Both were charter members of the 480 TFS that was reactivated in 1976. He is buried in Fort Rosencrans National Cemetary in San Diego, CA. From his close…
Ralph E. Bower III
1st Lieutenant Ralph E. Bower III d. 04 April 1978 Ralph and Captain Gregory M Torres were killed when their F-4D crashed on a training mission. Both were charter members of the 480 TFS that was reactivated in 1976. Remembrance from a classmate at West Point: “Ralph Emerson Bower III was born in Spokane, WA, to Ralph…
William D. Alcorn
Captain William D. Alcorn 23 March 1951 – 23 March 1981 Crashed into the Hesselberg near Gerolfingen in Germany on 23 March 1981. F-4E 74-0660.
