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Francis R. Walsh

CAPT · USN

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Francis R. Walsh

CAPT · USN

12/11/1942 – 05/31/1976

Fripp Island, SC

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

12/11/1942 – 05/31/1976

Theaters of Service

Korea/Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

SB2C AD FJ4B A4D F4H

Duty Assignments

USS Philippine Sea
USS Valley Forge

Service Organizations

Assn of NavAviation
Naval AvMuseum Foun
Tailhook Assn

Achievements & Story

Covert, low-level, transcontinentl penetration, AD4B,1952. Tech.off. NWC China Lake,'67-'69. Flew 16 Navy aircraft types & models Landings #1000 and 7000 on CV-47