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Harry W. Swinburne Jr.

CAPT · USN

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Harry W. Swinburne Jr.

CAPT · USN

04/01/1943 – 10/01/1972

Service Details

School / Education

Univ. of S. Calif.

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

04/01/1943 – 10/01/1972

Theaters of Service

WWII/Pacific/Korea

Aircraft Flown

F6F F4B A4D P2V

Duty Assignments

USS Essex
USS Enterprise
USS Jacinto

Service Organizations

Amer. Fighter Aces
Combat Pilots Assn
Antartican Society

Achievements & Story

First pilot to fly a Helicopter in combat. 6,286 flight hours. 409 arrested landings.