Woody Crockett, 8th FBW Flying Safety Officer

Maj. "Woody" Crockett, 8th FBW Flying Safety Officer, talking with three 36th FBS pilots, 1953

From left: 1st Lt. Jack Mitchell, Maj. "Woody" Crockett, 1st Lt. Ward Schram, 1st Lt. Glenn Ciarfeo

Note: Maj. Crockett was a former Tuskegee Airman in World War II. He was well-liked by all the pilots of the 8th FBG. He served as Flying Safety Officer until May 1953. One day when an F-86 pilot crashed on approach to K-13, Crockett pulled him from his burning aircraft and was later awarded the Soldier's Medal.