National Flight Log

Kent M. Cushman

CDR · USN

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Kent M. Cushman

CDR · USN

07/17/1940 – 01/31/1964

Olympia, WA

Service Details

School / Education

Washington State

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Navy Cross

Service Years

07/17/1940 – 01/31/1964

Theaters of Service

N.Atl/Solo/C. Pac

Aircraft Flown

TBD TBF F8F R4D-8 UF

Duty Assignments

USS Yorktown, VT-5
USS Wasp, VT-7
USS Lexington, VT-16

Service Organizations

U.S. Naval Institute
Navy League
Legion of Valor

Achievements & Story

4000 hours flight time, 290 carrier landings, Commanding Officer of VA-1E.