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Richard L. Lombard

CDR · USN

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Richard L. Lombard

CDR · USN

02/01/1944 – 08/01/1973

Decatur, AL

Service Details

School / Education

Chico St. College

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Air Medal (3)

Service Years

02/01/1944 – 08/01/1973

Theaters of Service

Korea

Aircraft Flown

SNJ F8F-2 A4D F4U-4 FJ-4B

Duty Assignments

USS Princeton, 1951
USS Essex, 1952-53
USS Lexington, 1967-69

Service Organizations

EAA
Amateur radio

Achievements & Story

Approx. 5,000 flight hours, 169 arrested landings. 75 F4U missions in Korea.