Friday, February 13th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, February 13th —  

On this day, back in 1980 — First Lieutenant Steven Simon, Class of ’77, a member of the Lake Placid Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay Team, participates in the Lake Placid Olympics Opening Ceremonies.  He represented Wyoming (where he was stationed) as one of only 52 runners selected to carry the torch on the 1,000-mile relay and take part in all ceremonies during the Games. 

…Also on this day, back in 1987 — The front page of the Falcon Flyer features photos of the F-4 “Phantom II” static display being positioned on the Terrazzo.  The aircraft, which had six MiG kills to its credit, would be dedicated in May. 

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