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Melville D. Cunningham

CAPT · USN

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Melville D. Cunningham

CAPT · USN

02/01/1943 – 11/01/1978

New Port Richey, FL

Service Details

School / Education

US Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

MSM (2)

Service Years

02/01/1943 – 11/01/1978

Theaters of Service

WWII Pacific

Aircraft Flown

F9F-2/5/6/8/8T F11F-1 F8U F-100C/D A-4B/C/E/M

Duty Assignments

USS Maddox (DD-731)
VF-191
VA-81

Service Organizations

USNA Alumni Assn.
TROA
US Naval Institute

Achievements & Story

C.O. VA-81, NAS Atlanta. FAGU instructor. X.O. USS Midway. COS Cruiser Destroyer Group 3. 4,300 flight hrs. Carrier landings -500 day, 320 night. Test pilot school.