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Frank C. Kolda
CAPT · USN (Ret)
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Frank C. Kolda
CAPT · USN (Ret)
11/1/1943 – 7/01/1971
Service Details
School / Education
U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator / Plane Commander
Highest Designation
Meritorious Service Medal
Service Years
11/1/1943 – 7/01/1971
Theaters of Service
Cold War
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
C.O. VP-24<div>Meteorologist USS <i>Lexington</i> (CVA-16)</div><div>X.O. USS <i>Algol</i> (AKA-54)</div>
Service Organizations
Fleet Reserve Association<div>Navy Mutual Aid</div><div>
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Achievements & Story
Naval Aviator #P-25323 2/24/1947.<div>Approximately 6,000 flight hours.</div><div>Head forecaster / X.O. Fleet Weather Central 1962-1963.</div><div>Chief of Staff for Readiness, Fleet Airwings Atlantic Fleet.</div><div>Participated in Atomic Tests, Christmas Island as O-in-C VP-28 Detachment.</div>