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Collin Oveland
CAPT · USNR
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Collin Oveland
CAPT · USNR
01/01/1941 – 06/01/1965
Service Details
School / Education
San Francisco Jr.
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Purple Heart & DFC
Service Years
01/01/1941 – 06/01/1965
Theaters of Service
WWII Korea
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VF-24 USS Belleuwood
VF-781 BonHomme Rich
Service Organizations
Naval Air Reserve
Aerospace Museum
San Diego
Tailhook Assn.
Achievements & Story
Made 1st Navy jet quals in FR-1 4/15/45 also 1st pilot to qual tri cycle gear. C.O. VF-781 all 100% volunteer Squd. Korea. 2721 missions - no loss of life.