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Ronald William Hinkel

CDR · USN

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Ronald William Hinkel

CDR · USN

06/08/1960 – 05/01/1981

McCormick, SC

Service Details

School / Education

U.S. Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator / Command Pilot single/multi engine

Highest Designation

Meritorious Service Medal

Service Years

06/08/1960 – 05/01/1981

Theaters of Service

Vietnam February 1968-June 1968<div>Tet January 1969-August 1969</div>

Aircraft Flown

F-4<div>F-8</div><div>F-9</div><div>F-11</div><div>T-2J</div>

Duty Assignments

VF-62 on USS <i>Shangri-La</i> (CVA-38)<div>VF-114 on USS <i>Kitty Hawk</i> (CVA-64)</div><div>
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Service Organizations

Association of Naval Aviation<div>F-8 <i>Crusader</i> Society</div><div>Naval Aviation Museum Foundation</div>

Achievements & Story

450 Arrested landings.<div>167 Combat Missions.</div><div>10 Air Medals; Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat V).</div><div>AEDO 1973.</div><div>Deputy Program Manager, F/A-18.</div><div>3,025 accident free flight hours as pilot in command .</div>