Ian E. Abbott

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He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.     

-Aeschylus

 



Thank you for visiting my web page!

My name is Ian Abbott, and I live in Santa Clara, California. I am a graduate of San Jose State University, where I earned a bachelor of science degree in aviation operations (concentration in maintenance management) with a minor in business. I have also completed the UC Santa Cruz Extension certificate program in hazardous materials management 

My work history includes many years of experience in biotechnology manufacturing and technical support, including supervision, as well as some aviation industry experience.
 

-IEA

E-mail: ian(at)ianabbott.com
(Note: E-mail address "broken" to minimize spam)




Look At The Angels - WWII Ninth Air Force History


Click here to download a copy of "Look At The Angels: The Story of Tactical Air Power in the Battle of Western Europe," by my grandfather, Maj. William B. Abbott, Jr. This book was completed in 1945, but was never published. It includes a Foreward written by Lt. Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, commander of the Ninth AIr Force. 

Eric Osen's Army Service

 

Click here to view a presentation about my friend Eric Osen's service as a veterinary technician in the US Army. Eric's service included caring for President Johnosn's dogs and a year in Vietnam caring for sentry dogs. When we worked together in the biotechnology industry,  Eric was my manager, my mentor, and my friend. I will always be grateful to have known him.

The Volkswagen Golf "Harlequin"



Click here for Ross Cupples' Harlequin VW Registry, which is all about the rare 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin. The picture to the right is our car, and it's on Ross' page as well.


Links

A few links:

History, care and proper display of the American flag:
Our Flag


You can save a life! For information on donating blood:
Stanford Blood Center
American Red Cross - Blood Donation


Amateur Radio - Fascinating hobby, emergency resource:
American Radio Relay League