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Nicholas A. Castruccio
CAPT · USN
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Nicholas A. Castruccio
CAPT · USN
07/01/1944 – 12/31/1970
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
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.