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John R. Swadener
CAPT · USN
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John R. Swadener
CAPT · USN
11/01/1946 – 10/01/1976
Service Details
School / Education
Georgia Tech
Pilot Designation
PPC/Test Pilot
Highest Designation
Air Medal (3)
Service Years
11/01/1946 – 10/01/1976
Theaters of Service
Asia
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
Nav Station Adak, CO
VP-7, CO
USS Albemarle
Service Organizations
Assn of Nav Aviation
U.S. Naval Institute
Ret. Officers Assn
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Exper. Aircraft Assn
Achievements & Story
Navigator of first aircraft to land at South Pole 10-31-56. Deceased 08/05/1996.