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Nicholas A. Castruccio

CAPT · USN

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Nicholas A. Castruccio

CAPT · USN

07/01/1944 – 12/31/1970

St. Croix, VI

Service Details

School / Education

US Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Nav Av, Test Pilot

Highest Designation

Air Medal

Service Years

07/01/1944 – 12/31/1970

Theaters of Service

Korean War

Aircraft Flown

F4U F9F F8U A-4E G-21A

Duty Assignments

USS Princeton/VF-191, 03/01/52
VA-81, CO
USS America, AirBoss

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assn
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Soc Exp Test Pilots
Quiet Birdmen
ANA

Achievements & Story

Mbr of 1st jet sqdn to carry bombs in combat. 1st to fly autothrottle aboard ship (F8U). 603 carr. land. Over 16,000 water land. in Goose & Mallard. Designated FAA Examiner.