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Gerald M. Johnson

CAPT · USN

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Gerald M. Johnson

CAPT · USN

06/10/1941 – 07/01/1974

Pensacola, FL

Service Details

School / Education

US Naval Academy/MS American Univ.

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Meritorious Service Medal

Service Years

06/10/1941 – 07/01/1974

Theaters of Service

WW II Pacific/Korea

Aircraft Flown

F8U F11F A4D F9F-5 F4U

Duty Assignments

USS Langley (CVL-22)
USS Forrestal
USS Independence

Service Organizations

US Naval Academy Alumni Assoc.
Tailhook Assoc.
Naval Aviation Museum Fdn.
Assoc. of Naval Aviation
Military Officers Assoc. of America

Achievements & Story

4,750 flt. hrs. 565 carrier landings. Naval War College Jr./Sr. Courses. Naval Test Pilot School. Test pilot. C.O. VC-61 photo detach. X.O. VF-11. C.O. VF-84. Training Officer COMFAIR Norfolk. Served Naval Air Systems Com. Dept. Defense. Staff Chief of Nav. Oper.