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John S. Olson
CDR · USNR
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John S. Olson
CDR · USNR
07/01/1953 – 07/01/1973
Service Details
School / Education
U.S. Naval Academy
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Service Years
07/01/1953 – 07/01/1973
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VS-26
VS-27
USS Leyte Gulf
Service Organizations
U.S. Naval Academy Fdn.
Naval Aviation Museum Fdn.
Achievements & Story
VS-26 & VS-27, top secret control while teaching the operational aspects of several special weapons used in anti-sub missions to all the east coast squadrons. Served on several carriers: USS Valley Forge, USS Wasp, USS Essex and USS Leyte Gulf.