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Franklin H. Saunders

CDR · USN

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Franklin H. Saunders

CDR · USN

06/16/1955 – 05/01/1980

Pensacola, FL

Service Details

School / Education

U.S. Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Light Attack Pilot

Highest Designation

Merit. Service Medal

Service Years

06/16/1955 – 05/01/1980

Theaters of Service

Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

A-1 A-4 A-7

Duty Assignments

CVW-6 OPS
A-4 RAG Instructor
A-7 RAG Instructor

Achievements & Story

4,100 Single Pilot Hours. 2,000 A-7 hours. 864 Carrier Landings. 120 Combat Missions - Vietnam. C.O. VA-105 "Pinky"