Lt Col Michael V. Love, Class of 1960, was killed on 1 March 1976 when an RF-4C aircraft which he was piloting crashed at Edwards AFB, CA. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and his Sons, Thomas and Robin, of 6795 Seversky, Edwards AFB, CA 93523, and by his mother, Mrs. Myra I. Love.

Prior to his commissioning, Lt Col Love held the position of Commander of the 10th Cadet Squadron. He was a member of the Ski and Hunting Clubs and the class committee and was on the Superintendent's List during his first class year. He lettered three years in Gymnastics and in 1960 was captain of the squad.

Upon graduation, Colonel Love entered pilot training at Moore AFB, TX. He was subsequently assigned to the 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Lakenheath RAF Station, England and the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa AB, SVN. In 1967 he was assigned to the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Cannon AFB, NM; the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Phu Cat AB, SVN; and later with the 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron at Cannon AFB.

Colonel Love attended the Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards AFB in 1968 and remained at the school as an instructor. In 1972 he was assigned to the 6512th Test Squadron at Edwards as a project pilot for the X-24B. Col. Love had been one of two project pilots on the joint NASA-Air Force X-24B lifting body program that concluded last year.

Colonel Love was interred at the Academy Cemetery.

Donations to the Mike Love Youth Recreation Fund may he sent to the Community Welfare Fund, c/o Julia Whenry, 6510th Air Base Group/MWR, Edwards AFB, CA 93523.