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The Society began in 1984 as the brain-child of Paul Collins of Erlanger, Kentucky. In 1988 he relinquished the society to Bill Spidle of Plano, Texas. In 1992, the Society's leadership changed hands again and was assumed by Jan Jacobs of San Diego, California, a retired USN Commander and F-4 RIO. In March 2002 the leadership of the Society was passed on for a brief period to Jack Callaway of El Paso, Texas.
In October 2002, Lt. Col. Bob Kay took over the reigns of the society from Jack. Lt. Col Kay, USAF (Ret) led the Society for nine years.
In October 2011 Jim Thompson became our president. Jim is a retired U.S.A.F. Senior NCO (1968-1992) who has over 15 years maintenance experience with the F-4 Phantom II, in various variants, F-4C, D, RF, and E models. An active supporter of the Society for many years, Jim brings his special expertise as the Society's Events Coordinator for the past 4 years to the position. |