| Dirk Eric Pitt |
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| Born at Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, California, to Senator George and Barbara(Nash) Pitt. According to his family tree, his paternal ancestors were gypsies who migrated from Spain to England in the 17th century. Great grandfather was a steam locomotive engineer on the Sante Fe railroad. Has a uncle who is one of San Francisco's leading bon vivants. Another uncle on his mother's side is Percy Nash, one of the scientist's who worked on the Manhatten Project. Lives: 266 Airport Place, Washington, D.C. 20001, on the grounds of Washington International Airport. Best Friend: Al Giordino, whom he first met when the 2 got into a fist fight in Elementary school. School Life: He was a Quarterback on his high school football team. Graduated 35th in his class at the U.S. Air Force Academy. While at the Air Force Academy, he was on the football team and fencing squad. Attended flight school with Al Giordino. Served 10 years in active duty in the Air Force, attaining the rank of Major and in the year 2000 promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Served 2 tours in the last years of Vietnam War. Medals: A flying cross with 2 clusters, a silver heart, a purple heart. Awarded hero of the Revolution by Fidel Castro. Pitt and Sandecker's Met: He shot down James Sandecker's planeover the sea of China to prevent himfrom landing at an enemy-occupied air field. Appearance: He is 6'3", weighs 185 lbs. Has black hair tending to be wavy, with no indication of gray. Eyebrows dark and bushy. Straight, narow nose, lips firm with corners turned up in a clight, but fixed grin. Skin darkened by year-round exposure to the sun. Has opaline green eyes that areset wide. Body covered in various scars and injuries. Walks with a loose grace that is impossible for most men. Hobbies: Scuba Diving, his favorite pastime is restoring ands showing antique and classic cars. Astrological sign: Cancer Chinese sign: Year of the Rat |