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Newton L. Wheat
CDR · USN
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Newton L. Wheat
CDR · USN
06/17/1941 – 04/30/1973
Service Details
School / Education
Univ. of Texas
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Joint Svc Comm Medal
Service Years
06/17/1941 – 04/30/1973
Theaters of Service
Aleutians
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Princeton
USS Coral Sea
USS Ranger
Service Organizations
Tailhook Assn.
Silver Eagles Assn.
Naval Av Museum Fdn
N.M. Sr. Golf Assn.
Vintage Ski Racer
Achievements & Story
Six years Project Test Pilot. Carr. landings in 10 diff. A/C. Airborne tests during a # of nuclear weapon shots. Participated in recov./Russian Sat. in N.Canada