Air Force Service
Gustafson initially joined the Air Force in 1950 and after completing basic training in Texas was trained in the use of bombardier equipment on the B-26. After completing his training and missing service in the Korean War, he was approved for a new pilot program and trained in Piper Cubs and T-6 Texans. He received advanced fighter training in the P-80 Shooting Star.
After his officer and flight training, Gustafson was stationed in Wisconsin; Thule, Greenland; Texas; and California. During this time he flew F-86D Sabres, F-102s, and F-106 Delta Darts.
Immediately before his Vietnam service, he was cross trained in the F-105 Thunderchief out of Nellis AFB. After his service in Vietnam, he flew F-105s out of Okinowa.
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