Robert Scott

Robert Scott** (’50 aero. engr.) was in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1970 with rank of Colonel with command of Cannon A.F.B., Commander of Tactical Air commands (TAC) 832 Air Division. Robert flew 54 missions in WWII, 117 missions in Korea, and 134 combat mission over north Vietnam. He has more than 16, 000 hours in 65 types of air machines, 5,000 of which are in single engine jet fighters. Robert is a member of the elite American “MIG Killers.” For three years and held the transcontinental speed record in a F84F from LAX to Floyd Bennet in New York. To celebrate his 85th birthday, friends and family gave the 10,000-acre cattle rancher a surprise party. The high point of the party was a call from Pres. George W. Bush, who thanked Robert for being a true American hero. He received a happy birthday wish from Mrs. Bush also. Robert lives in Tehachapi, Calif.