Scope and Contents

The collection consists of letters home, photographs, and a personal narrative documenting Colonel Robert Brotzman's USAF service as an F-4 weapons systems operator with the 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron from March 1971 to September 1972.

Biographical / Historical

Colonel Robert Brotzman was born on August 14, 1945 in Laceyville, PA. He volunteered for the USAF in 1967. He served as an F-4 weapons systems operator with the 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron from March 1971 to September 1972 and a weapons systems operator instructor with the 1st Test Squadron from September 1972 to March 1973. He was stationed at Clark AFB, Philippines with TDY at Udorn, Thailand. He received numerous awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross and 3 Air Medals. He retired from active duty in 1993. After his military service, he worked as a voice actor doing voice-over for radio, advertising, television, and documentaries.