Larson, Capt. Thomas P. (Military

Capt. Thomas P. Larson of Thorp was among the nation’s top jet pilots who participated in Exercise "William Tell," the air force-wide fighter weapons meet just completed at Tyndall AFB, Tex.

Captain Larson, son of Mrs. Leif Larson of Thorp, flew his super-sonic F-106 Delta Dart for the air defense command team during the meet. He is assigned permanently to Langley AFB Va.

The captain, a graduate of Thorp High School, attended Wisconsin State College. He received his commission in 1953 through the aviation cadet program. His wife, Ann, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Warner of Greenwood.

"William Tell" tested the skills of pilots and support personnel in latest tactical concepts for aircraft and missile defense. The intense competition also developed the effectiveness of air defense teams and combat ready maintenance of jet aircraft.

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