A/1C Jim Hull was a Bomb/Nav System Tech when he joined Coca Flt. On graduation, Lt Hull was sent to Webb AFB, TX for pilot tng. In 1962 and 1963, Jim flew with the 552 AIW&C (Otis AFB, MA). In Sep 1963, after attending Special Ops training at Hurlburt Fld, he went to Bien Hoa, RVN, a FAC in the 19 TASSq. Jim then went to Jas Connelly AFB, TX and flew T-29s; in 1965 he moved to Mather as an Aircraft Commander/Flight Examiner in the Nav Tng Wing. From 1968-73, Capt Hull flew out of Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany (SAM missions), Jim retired in 1975, a Major w/ DFC, 9AM, JSCM, and more. After retirement, Jim flew for Continental Airlines until 1987. In October 1987, he headed The Hull Corp (develops interactive software of the international airlines industry) Jim served as an FAA Air Carrier Examiner, 1987-98 and a Special Consultant to United Air Lines. Jim is widowed, has three children and 5 grandchildren.

Jim sent us the following on July 19, 2003:
    Hope all are having an enjoyable summer. Can't say mine has been, but it was not planned to be. After regaining control of all the minor diabetic problems I was experiencing in late May and early June, I went ahead with the planned right hip replacement.
   Surgery was performed on 17 June. This was followed by 3 weeks of hospitalization for rehabilitation and physical therapy. All went very well, thank you. I have been at home now for two weeks. Strenuous physical therapy 3 times per week. I am told that my muscular recovery is well ahead of schedule. I shall be weaned off of physical therapy over the next month.
   Following a follow-up consultation with my surgeon on 28 July, I should graduate from the walker to a cane and shortly thereafter, should be almost ready to participate in foot races. Ha!!! I am hoping this will mean the end to motion and weight bearing limitations!
I am greatly indebted to my 18-year-old grandson Corey, who gave up his summer to stay with me and look after my needs during my recovery. He will remain 'til mid-August, at which time he will be off to college - his freshman year. Grandson Joel (age 8, who lives with me) has spent the past 6 weeks with his aunt and uncle in Trinidad, Colorado. Some of you ladies may recall Joel's aunt, Maryann, who (during OCS) resided with Flo and our children in Billy Mitchell Village. She participated in many of the OCS and OCS wives events, and appears with Flo in many of the OCS photos. Anyway, Joel will be returning from Trinidad tomorrow. I will be most happy to have my delightful little devil of a grandson back in the household! I have missed him greatly!
   I wonder — am I the only OCS grad and grandparent who is raising grandchildren? In August we are going to test my physical recovery. We have scheduled two "camping" trips — a week at the Witherspoon Ranch in south-central Colorado, followed by a week-long camping out and fishing at Lake Dillon, west of Denver. Should be great fun! The end of August means the grandsons will be returning to school and I to a more normal routine.
   Well, that's it from here. Hope this finds you all in good health and spirits.
Best wishes, Jim Hull