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William C. Chapman

CAPT · USN

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William C. Chapman

CAPT · USN

06/09/1940 – 06/30/1966

Atlantic Beach, FL

Service Details

School / Education

George Washington

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Sec Nav Hr of Commen

Service Years

06/09/1940 – 06/30/1966

Theaters of Service

WWII/West Pacific

Aircraft Flown

SB2C TF F6F F9F FJ4B

Duty Assignments

XO VA63
CO VA63
Air Boss Essex (CVS9

Service Organizations

U.S. Navy Institute
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn

Achievements & Story

US Midway, 4,600 flight hours, 236 carrier landings, CO VA63, CO VA126 (RAG). Known as "Bawldy"