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Willoughby Mercer
CAPT · USN
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Willoughby Mercer
CAPT · USN
09/01/1936 – 07/31/1966
Service Details
School / Education
Harvard University
Pilot Designation
Patrol Plane Cdr
Highest Designation
Air Medal
Service Years
09/01/1936 – 07/31/1966
Theaters of Service
NAtlant,Eur,Africa
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VP-1,21
VP-73
VP-14
Achievements & Story
Led development (not invention) and Fleet Intro of Davis Barrier and Mk; 5 arresting gear; sired 2 generationsog Naval Aviators- total of 4 Aviators in family.