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James R. Foster

CAPT · USN

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James R. Foster

CAPT · USN

07/30/1946 – 08/01/1974

Duluth, GA

Service Details

School / Education

George Washington

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit (2)

Service Years

07/30/1946 – 08/01/1974

Theaters of Service

Korea/Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

F6F F4U F9F F11F F8U

Duty Assignments

USS Siapan (CVL-48)
CNO Staff (OP-05)
Fighter Squadron 33

Service Organizations

U.S. Naval Institute
Navy League
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
Flying Midshipmen

Achievements & Story

4,225 Flight Hours. 312 Arrested Landings. Early Centurian (USS Leyte). Managing Editor "Approach" magazine. C.O. Fleet Composite Squadron Five (VC5).