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Robert G. Dose

CAPT · USN

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Robert G. Dose

CAPT · USN

01/01/1936 – 01/01/1968

La Jolla, CA

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

01/01/1936 – 01/01/1968

Theaters of Service

Pacific

Aircraft Flown

N2C TG-1 F4U-1 F6F F8U-1

Duty Assignments

VF-12, CO

Service Organizations

Golden Eagles
Assn of Nav Aviation
Nav Av Museum Fdn

Achievements & Story

1st mirror landing, 1st auto- ejection in fleet (F8U-1). Flew 86 types of aircraft. Rcvd 3 Dist. Flying Crosses. CO of 2 sqds (VF), 3 air groups, & 2 ships.