Veteran Spotlight: Kay Stowell, Hill Air Force Base, Utah - 6 of 9

Photo By David Perry | Veteran Spotlight: Kay Stowell is a U.S. Army Air Corps, Army Reserve and Army National Guard veteran, having served in the World War II. (U.S. Air Force graphic by David Perry)  

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, UNITED STATES

11.07.2018

Story by Todd Cromar and David Perry

Hill Air Force Base

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Today’s spotlight is U.S. Army Air Corps, Army Reserve and Army National Guard veteran Kay Stowell.

Stowell grew up in Rigby, Idaho, and signed up for Aviation Cadet training in December 1942 during World War II.

During World War II, Stowell worked as a pilot in Troop Carrier Command flying C-47s. His primary job involved transporting troops and supplies around Europe.

His time was spent with the 35th Squadron and 64th Troop Carrier Group beginning in southern France for three months, and then flying in Italy and throughout the Mediterranean area for the remainder of the war. He was awarded the Air Medal Award and Victory Medal.

At the conclusion of World War II, Stowell continued his service by transferring into the Army Reserve and also the Army National Guard. He continued to fly airplanes such as the Cessna L-19, O1-A and U6B-DeHavillad Beaver. During his time with the Idaho National Guard Stowell became dual rated, flying fixed wing aircraft, as well as H-13 & H-23 helicopters.His military career spanned 25 years before retiring in 1974.

After his military service, Stowell worked in the civilian sector as an industrial firefighter at the National Engineering Lab in Idaho and then at Thiokol – ATK in Utah.

Stowell now resides in North Ogden, and during retirement has enjoyed gardening and his volunteer work. He has actively served as a regular volunteer at Hill Aerospace Museum, and with the Weber and Davis Military Honor Guard.

Thank you for your service, Kay Stowell!

• Date Taken: 11.07.2018
• Date Posted: 12.06.2018 15:02
• Story ID: 300130
• Location: HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, US