Donald V Mcdougall

Scarborough - Donald V. McDougall, 93, passed away peacefully June 26, 2016, at his home in Scarborough, ME. Donald was born in San Francisco, CA October 19, 1923, the son of John and Susie (Towt) McDougall.

Donald held many challenges in life and didn’t take anything for granted. He joined The United States Air Force during World War II as a navigator because there was a navigator shortage. He departed for assignment to the 8th Air Force ferrying a B-17 to England. On his second mission they came under fighter attack for two hours and had one of his engines feathered when he was shot down by a Focke-Wulf 190 on its last pass over Sagan, Germany. While firing a nose .50 caliber machine gun, he was hit by 20mm shrapnel, which knocked out two of his teeth, and he endured a facial and arm wounds. If it wasn’t for Donald’s flak jacket, he would have been badly hurt. Once Donald hit the ground, he was imprisoned in a POW camp.

Donald left the Air Force and started College in 1945, finishing his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of California in 1948. He worked as a teacher and a research chemist, until he was recalled by the Air Force Reserves as a navigator in February of 1951. After being recalled by the Air Force, Donald was sent to George Washington University in 1961-1962 for a MEA in Engineering Administration, on assignment as an engineer in the space and missile business at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

From March of 1953 thru December 1955, Donald flew 2667 hours in a C-124a and C aircraft. He averaged 78 hours and 26 minutes of flight time per month as a navigator in the 34th Air transport squadron, stationed out of Tacoma, WA.

In 1966, Donald volunteered for a combat flying assignment in Vietnam and served as a Squadron Navigator of the 360th Tactical Electronic Warfare squadron, flying 129 combat missions. Making that the third war he logged combat flying time. That put Donald in to a category by himself, logging the most flying time out of anyone in that era. Donald received the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, among many others while serving his country.

Donald retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in June of 1968, with 20 years of active service. After retirement, he accepted a job with the Navy as an engineer. He worked with the Naval Air Systems Command in Washington D.C., working in aircraft procurement for 18 years until retiring to the state of Maine in 1986, to be closer to his wife’s family; who lived in Cumberland Center.

Donald wanted to stay active in his retirement while he was in the state of Maine, so he became treasure of the Kirkwood Road Association, as well as treasure for several other organizations. In 1997, he took on the Senate about the tax increase in the area, as he had firm beliefs what was happening wasn’t fair to the people.

Donald had a passion for European sports cars over the years, owning Porsche’s, Volkswagens, Mercedes, and BMW’s. Another thing he was passionate about was his German Shepard’s, owning several of the loyal dogs over the years. He was a lifelong supporter of Defenders of Wildlife and Save the Redwood League.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan (Blanchard) McDougall; his sons, Michael McDougall and wife Barbara, Ian Arthur McDougall; daughter, Megan McDougall; grandchildren, Nicholas, Kellan, Chelsea Donahue, Brody A McDougall, and Bailie-Rae McDougall; great-granddaughter, Madison Donahue; sister, Joy, and nieces, Gail and Donna. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by his sister, Beth Gowan.

Friends may call July 7, 2016, from 5-7pm at Jones-Rich-Hutchins Funeral home 199 Woodford St. Portland, ME 04103. Burial will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA 22211.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like all donations to go to the Save the Redwoods League

111 Sutter Street, 11th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104