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R.L. Walker

CDR · USN

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R.L. Walker

“Larry”

CDR · USN

12/14/1942 – 07/31/1964

St. George, UT

Service Details

School / Education

University of Utah

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross (3)

Service Years

12/14/1942 – 07/31/1964

Theaters of Service

WWII Korea SEASIA

Aircraft Flown

A-4 A-24 F4F F4U F6F

Duty Assignments

USS Valley Forge
USS Natoma Bay
USS Saipan OPS Officer CVL-48

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assoc.
Golden Eagles

Achievements & Story

Tactical Development Unit One (TDU-1) Flight Demonstration Team. Graduate First NTPS, Patuxent River. Participant jection Seat Exp. Investigation. Chief Test Pilot. OinC FAGU. Assigned to develop Program "Top Gun."