Robert A. Lacey – “Lace”

I reported to Columbus AFB in July of 1969 with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama. After completing Pilot Training my first assignment was as a T-37 Instructor in the 3650 Pilot Training Wing returning back to Columbus AFB. In fact we were able to retain our house on base. The instructor’s course was at Perrin AFB Sherman, Texas. We stayed in Columbus until 1972 when I was assigned to the 559 Flying Training Squadron Randolph AFB San Antonio, TX as an instructor. In 1973, while still at Randolph AFB I was assigned to the 12 Flying Training Wing as a Standardization and Evaluation Pilot and finished my military career in this position.

Robert A. Lacey – “Lace”

“Bob Lacey is a very married man and totally devoted to wife India… He progressed through pilot training with ease. He has good hands and worked studiously to finish high in academics. As a matter of fact, he never went on a flight that he didn’t have every menial detail planned out.

No narrative about Lace at UPT could be complete without an investigation of India’s contribution to the population explosion. It seems she was the proverbial slim and trim gal until Lace purchased a new king-sized bed. Within a month she was approaching the pleasingly plump mode of operation and Lace may think twice the next time he’s in the market for a rack.”

71-01 Yearbook, page 40.