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Thomas E. Zinn

CDR · USNR

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Thomas E. Zinn

CDR · USNR

12/12/1956 – 10/01/1978

Key Largo, FL

Service Details

School / Education

West Virginia Univ

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Expeditionary Medal

Service Years

12/12/1956 – 10/01/1978

Theaters of Service

Cuban Blockade

Aircraft Flown

SNJ H-25 H-34 H-2 C-47

Duty Assignments

USS Leyte, 12/01/58
USS Independence, 04/01/59
USS Saratoga, 01/01/60

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
Nav Helicopter Assn
Ret. Officers Assn

Achievements & Story

14,000+ accident free flight hours over a career of 32 years of military and civilian flying. Rescued 14 downed pilots. Civilian flight Captain.