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Gregory P. Dowd

CAPT · USN

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Gregory P. Dowd

CAPT · USN

02/10/1955 – 06/30/1981

Easton, MD

Service Details

School / Education

Missouri State

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

02/10/1955 – 06/30/1981

Theaters of Service

Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

F9F-2 Panther F9F-6P Cougar] R4D-5 Skytrain UC-1 F3H-2 Demon

Duty Assignments

VX-6 Antarctica, 07/57-12/58
CTF-77 Staff, 07/69-06/70
VF-101

Service Organizations

American Polar Society
American Aviation Historical Soc.
Naval Aviation Museum Fdn.
Navy Memorial
AMDO Alumi Assn.

Achievements & Story

Logged 1st night instrument landing Antarctica in UC-1 Otter 06/26/58. PMR-270 established NALCOMIS. Developed 1st Aviation 3M aircraft maintenance system. One of 1st 100 AMDO selectees. Weapons System Acquisition manager. Wintered over Little America 1957-58.