Albert Lee Logan

Major General Albert L. Logan was born in Ravia, Oklahoma, in 1935. After graduating from Ravia High School in 1953, he earned a degree from Oklahoma State University in 1957 and was commissioned through Air Force ROTC. He completed pilot training in November 1958.

In December 1963, while assigned to McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas, Logan flew the F-105 and became a flight commander. He deployed to Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from April to August 1965, flying combat missions over North Vietnam. He later served as an instructor pilot in the F-105 and F-4E at the Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB in Nevada where he taught advanced combat tactics.

In August 1969 Logan returned to Thailand as flight commander of an F-105D unit. During his two tours in Southeast Asia flying more than 200 combat missions over North Vietnam, his exceptional skill and courage earned the respect of his fellow pilots. Logan is credited with saving the life of his wingman during a bombing mission by repeatedly engaging and driving off enemy attacks by two MiG-17 fighters.

Throughout his distinguished Air Force career, Logan was recognized as an exceptional fighter pilot, instructor, staff officer, command pilot, wing commander, and general officer. His numerous decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with “V” device.

After military retirement in 1988, Logan joined Lockheed Martin where he contributed to the development of the F-22 Raptor. Major General Logan died on 16 May 2016 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.