World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William C. 'Bill' Hazell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Wagoner, Oklahoma
Honored By
Joe Feaster
Relationship
Veteran
DURING WWII, HE HELD THE RANK OF MAJOR IN THE ARMY AIR FORCES. DURING HIS TENURE, HE BECAME ONE OF THE FEW OFFICERS DESIGNATED AS 'CHIEF TEST PILOT,' FLYING NEWLY INTRODUCED MULTI-ENGINE BOMBERS. HIS DUTIES INCLUDED THE TRAINING OF NEW PILOTS FOR MISSIONS DURING THE WAR.