On Jan. 25th 1943, my folks gave me a tenth birthday party. After the
cake and ice cream, Mom took us to the movie "Flying Tigers". The
John Wayne part was said to be of Tex. That movie was the trigger
for a life-long interest in aviation. I joined the CAP soon after, and
later got my USAF wings as an aviation cadet in the 50s. My grandson
has caught my 'bug' and is in the professional aviation school at O.U.
We fly together in the Cessna 182 that I own with partners. A couple
of years ago, while we were attending the annual air show at Ft.
Worth Alliance airport, much to my surprise and pleasure, we ran into
Tex who was manning a booth at the air show. It was indeed a joy
to see him in person, and tell him how much I appreciated his service.
I'm sure my grandson will remember him for a long time as well.



Tex Hill, Flying Tigers Fame, passed Thursday, age 92.

Big John