Dad graduated from Pawtucket West High School in June of 1955 and entered the Air force. He was sent to basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
After basic training Dad was sent to Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls Montana. He spent the next four years there working on the planes. His job was to refuel airplanes while in flight. This required special training and a very steady hand.
To his disappointment he never flew the planes just worked on them. It was here that he damaged his hearing working without the proper ear protection.
To his disappointment he never flew the planes just worked on them. It was here that he damaged his hearing working without the proper ear protection.
When he returned to civilian life in November of 1959 he obtained his Electrical Contractor License and joined his father's business " Central Electric ".
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| Robert Walker Sheppard's Air Force Base, Texas 1955 |
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| William and Annalene Walker with their son Robert Walker 1955 26 Derby Street Pawtucket, RI |
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| Maureen O'Leary(cousin) and Robert Walker |
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| Bob relaxing with pal Jake Lackland Airforce Base 1955 |
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| Bob playing a little ball on the base 1955 |
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| Bob Walker , Owner of Central Electric Pawtucket, RI |
Sometime in the late 70's early 80's dad did get to fly planes! He got his small pilot license from North Central Airport in Smithfield, RI. This brought him great joy!
1. Pawtucket West was renamed Shea High School in 1977 for principle Charlie Shea. While at Pawtucket West Bob was on the football and track team and made RI All State Football and in his senior year he made the High School All American Football Team.
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