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William H. Saunders III

CAPT · USN

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William H. Saunders III

CAPT · USN

01/01/1942 – 01/01/1982

Orange Park, FL

Service Details

School / Education

Georgia Tech

Pilot Designation

Patrol Plane Cdr

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit (2)

Service Years

01/01/1942 – 01/01/1982

Theaters of Service

Southeast Asia

Aircraft Flown

SNJ T-28 P2V P3V C-12

Duty Assignments

CO & XO VP-45, 01/01/68
Wing Cdr CRPWL
ACOS CNAVRES

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
Naval Av Museum Fdn
AircraftOwners/Pilot

Achievements & Story

7,739 flight hours (1952-1982). 3,602 civilian hours (1944-1992). 11,341 Total Hours (to 1992). No military or civilian accidents. Still flying at age 65.