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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Col. William G. Draper, President Eisenhower's personal pilot who introduced jet aircraft to the White House, is set to transfer to Alaska as Deputy Commander of the 5070th Air Defense Wing at Elmendorf Air Force Base in April.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Col. William G. Draper, President Eisenhower's personal pilot and the man who brought the jet age to the White House -- is preparing for a transfer to Alaska.
The 40-year-old airlines pilot tentatively has been assigned as Deputy Commander of the 5070th Air Defense Wing of F102 supersonic jet fighters at Elmendorf Air Force Base.
The Air Force said his orders probably will not be issued until early January. Draper plans to take his new post in April.
Draper reportedly asked for the assignment.
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Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska
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Early January To April
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Col. William G. Draper, Eisenhower's 40-year-old personal pilot, is assigned as Deputy Commander of the 5070th Air Defense Wing at Elmendorf AFB; orders in early January, post in April; he requested the assignment.