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E. Richard Atkins
E. RICHARD ATKINS is an aviation historian, published author and founder of the Scouting Force Association. He spent 15 years in research and preparation of the history of this previously unheralde...view moreE. RICHARD ATKINS is an aviation historian, published author and founder of the Scouting Force Association. He spent 15 years in research and preparation of the history of this previously unheralded contributor to the success of the 8AF bombing campaign. He accounted for the majority of Scout personnel and brought them together, leading regular reunions from 1984 through 2006. The story of William Patton is the final chapter of the Scouting Force saga.
Atkins enjoyed careers with the US Air Force and the Aerospace Industry. Known as Dick by his comrades, he is currently the Director of Archives for the Vought Aircraft Heritage Foundation and is working on the biography of Chance Milton Vought, founder of the Vought Aircraft Company. He is also preparing for publication of volume 2 of Fighting Scouts of the 8th Air Force, with all efforts being labors of love!view less
Books by E. Richard Atkins
The Long Wait: The Story of William Wyatt Patton Jr. 3Rd Scouting Force - 8Th Usaaf