 He received his wings upon completion of pilot training in August 1951 at Craig Air Force Base, Alabama.After advanced fighter pilot training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, he was assigned as a tactical reconnaissance pilot at Kimpo Air Base, South Korea, where he completed a combat tour of duty in F-51 Mustangs.From 1952 to 1959, General Scott served in many operational and maintenance positions flying F-80s, F-86s and F-100s.