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Richard John Sample
CAPT · USN
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Richard John Sample
CAPT · USN
01/01/1948 – 01/01/1974
Service Details
School / Education
Muhlenberg College/Navy Post Grad
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Bronze Star w/ Combat "V"
Service Years
01/01/1948 – 01/01/1974
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
RVAH-1 C.O.
USS Constellation (CVA-64) Air Boss
Dir. Ops/Maint.Embry Riddle Aero
Service Organizations
Flying Midshipmen Assoc.
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assoc.
Organization of Flying Adjusters
Achievements & Story
Made 10,000th arrrested landing on USS Ranger. 10,000+ pilot hrs. 700+ carrier arrested landings. Founded Sample International Inc.-most highly rated aviation accident & aviation adjusting firm in SE USA. Investigated more than 4,000 aircraft accidents.