Headwinds and Turbulence
March 10, 2021 • John Harris
Denny Burton was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1946, 2nd of 5 children. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1969 and completed Navy Pilot Training in 1971. He served as an Advanced Jet Flight Instructor for his 5 years of active duty, & completed 15 more years in the reserves in VFC-13, an adversary squadron, at NAS Miramar in San Diego. He retired as a Navy Commander. In 1976, he was hired by Western Airlines, later Delta Airlines, and flew with the airlines for 28 years retiring as a Captain. During this time he met & married his wonderful wife Pam and they have been married for 40 years and blessed with 3 children, Brittany, Jeff & Lexie, & one grandchild.
