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Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Kling (center right), views historical photos of the 308th Fighter Squadron with his family dur- ing a heritage tour, March. 31, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kling was in instruc- tor pilot at the 308th FS in
the 1960s and visited his old unit as a cel- ebration of his 90th birthday.
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Kling, speaks to members of the 308th Fighter Squadron during a heritage tour, March. 31, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kling spoke on his experiences in the Air Force and as an instructor pilot in the 308th FS. Some of the highlights included his time rooming next to Johnny Cash in Korea and his time as the scheduling officer at Luke AFB in the 1960s.
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Kling (center right), poses in front of a 308th Fighter Squadron plaque with the seven service members in his family during a heritage tour, May 31, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kling visited the 308th FS with over 20 members of his family, seven of whom have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Elias Carrero
