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Richard John Sample

CAPT · USN

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Richard John Sample

CAPT · USN

01/01/1948 – 01/01/1974

Ormond Beach, FL

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

RA5C A5A A3B AJ-2 PBM-5A

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.