Originally published in 2000
The Confederate Air Force (CAF) inducted eight World War II veterans and one combat unit into its Aviation Hall of Fame during ceremonies in October at CAF headquarters in Midland, Texas.
The inductees were: Army Air Forces Capt. Victor N. Agather, Army Air Forces Major Richard I. Bong (posthumously), Army Air Forces Major Kenneth H. Dahlberg, Marine Corps Col. Archie Donahue, Air Force Col. Joe M. Jackson, Navy Capt. Stanley W. “Swede” Vejtsa, Army Col. Bruce E. Wallace and Army Air Forces Capt. Jay Zeamer.
The Tuskegee Airmen was the combat unit included.
A vision of CAF founder Lloyd P. Nolen, the CAF Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to recognize Americans whose service in the air during any war of conflict reflects credit upon the fighting men and women of the United States.
For more information about the CAF and its activities, call 915/563-1000.