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R. Craig Bechtel
LCDR/Captain · USN/Southwest Airlines
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R. Craig Bechtel
LCDR/Captain · USN/Southwest Airlines
06/12/1967 – 06/30/1978
Service Details
School / Education
University of Michigan
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Service Years
06/12/1967 – 06/30/1978
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
<P>VA-192</P>
<P>VA-95</P>
<P>VA-25</P>
Service Organizations
Single Action Shooting Society
Achievements & Story
<P>Light attack pilot; flight instructor pilot; LSO; Captain 737.</P>
<P>23,257 flight hours - 3,476 Navy, 19,781 civilian.</P>
<P>651 carrier landings - 450 day; 201 night.</P>
<P>368 combat missions.</P>
<P>23,257 flight hours - 3,476 Navy, 19,781 civilian.</P>
<P>651 carrier landings - 450 day; 201 night.</P>
<P>368 combat missions.</P>