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Frederick Bright

CDR · USNR

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Frederick Bright

CDR · USNR

11/18/1942 – 07/01/1975

Pittsburgh, PA

Service Details

School / Education

Geneva College

Pilot Designation

Carrier Fighter

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross

Service Years

11/18/1942 – 07/01/1975

Theaters of Service

Tokyo/Iwo Jima/Oki

Aircraft Flown

F6F F4U F8F AD SBD

Duty Assignments

USS Lexington CV-16, 02/01/45
USS Yorktown CV-10, 03/01/45
VBF9

Service Organizations

Naval Reserve Assn.
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn.
USS Yorktown CV-10

Achievements & Story

2,000+ flight hours. 4/17/45 shot down Jap Kimikaze Fighter (Oscar Type) - Okinawa. 1970-73 CO Reserve Sqd. IMSU7Y2 - NAS Detroit 1985 Retired Babcock & Wilcox Co.