Ralph Goodwin

Lieutenant Ralph Goodwin was U.S. Navy pilot instructor from Pittsburgh, stationed at Pensacola, Florida.

Lt. Goodwin was a no nonsense man who had little time for hot shots, but was whiling to give out praise to those students who stood above the rest. While stationed here, the Lt. meet Joe Crosetti, teaching him how to fly first a Stearman, and later, a Texan. Although Goodwin thought Crosetti nothing special he was impressed by the young pilots progress and even bought him a beer for after he successfully managed his first solo flight and landing.

The Lieutenant also had a great understanding of aircraft, and their alternate capabilities, like the Australian version Texan Trainer, which Crosetti didn't think too much off.