Clarence A. Shoop

Clarence Adelbert Shoop
Nickname(s)	Shoopy
Born	(1907-05-10)May 10, 1907 Clarendon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 27, 1968(1968-01-27) (aged 60) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Rank	Major General[1]
Commands	7th Photo Reconnaissance Group 46th Military Airlift Group 146th Fighter-Bomber Wing Edwards Air Force Base California Air National Guard [2]
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Presidential Unit Citation American Defense Medal Army Commendation Medal WWII Victory Medal American Campaign Medal European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Croix de Guerre with Palm Vietnam Expeditionary Force Medal California Medal of Merit California Commendation Medal [3]
Spouse(s)	Julie Bishop ​ (m. 1944)​ [4]
Children	3, including Pamela Susan Shoop

Clarence Adelbert Shoop (May 10, 1907 – January 27, 1968) was a long serving pilot in the California Air National Guard, an American test pilot, and a mustang who eventually rose to rank of major general and post-war commander of the California Air National Guard. His Guard unit was federalized into the United States Army Air Corps in World War II, where he flew photo reconnaissance missions. After the war he returned to work as an executive at Hughes Aircraft Company while continuing as an officer in the California Air National Guard.