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Raymond Riches

CAPT · USN

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Raymond Riches

“Cuddy”

CAPT · USN

09/01/1953 – 12/01/1981

Spokane, WA

Service Details

School / Education

Oregon St. USNA

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Navy Commendation

Service Years

09/01/1953 – 12/01/1981

Theaters of Service

Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

S-2 (all) TF-9 J8T P-3 (A&C) S-3A

Duty Assignments

C.O. VS-21, 1976-77
COMSEVENTHFLT staff, 1977-79
X.O. NAS Whidbey, 1979-81

Service Organizations

VFW
TROA

Achievements & Story

8,000 military flight hours. 11,000 total military and civilian 455 carrier arrested landings.