Gene Boyer
| Gene T. Boyer | |
|---|---|
 Army One Helicopter Pilot | |
| Born |
July 24, 1929 Akron, Ohio |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 22 |
| Rank | Lt. Colonel |
| Unit | Executive Flight Detachment—White House |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit for Service to Presidents Johnson, Nixon and Ford United Nations Service Medal Master Army Aviator Badge Meritorious Emblem w/1 (OLC) Ranger Tab Presidential Service Badge Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal Parachutist Badge |
| Other work | Sales & Marketing, Author |
Retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Gene T. Boyer (born July 24, 1929) was the chief pilot of Army One, the helicopter transporting the President of the United States, between 1964 and 1975.[1] Boyer was the pilot during President Richard Nixon's last day in office on August 9, 1974, when Nixon famously delivered the V sign just prior to leaving office. He led the restoration of the VH-3A "Sea King" helicopter, tail number 150617, that served as Army One that day.[1] That helicopter is now on permanent display at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.[1] Boyer also served Presidents Johnson and Ford as a White House pilot.
References
- 1 2 3 "LTC Gene T Boyer". Cable Publishing. Cable Publishing. 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-13.