Marshall, Phil

R. Phillip Marshall received his first helicopter flight at the age of 16. His cousin, Larry Mason, flew the first helicopter for Channel 9 Television News in Cincinnati, Ohio. Phil was immediately hooked on flying, but had no idea that he, too, might someday become a helicopter pilot. Graduating in 1966 from Beavercreek High School near Dayton, Ohio, Phil went on to Ohio State University to become a teacher. He started visiting Recruiters, stopping at the Army first. As soon as Warrant Officer Flight School was mentioned, the recruiter had Phil's full attention; he would train to be a helicop...