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James E. Coombes

LCDR · USNR

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James E. Coombes

LCDR · USNR

09/19/1948 – 07/01/1966

Aptos, CA

Service Details

School / Education

LA City College

Pilot Designation

Plane Commander

Highest Designation

Air Medal

Service Years

09/19/1948 – 07/01/1966

Theaters of Service

Korea, China

Aircraft Flown

DC-10 B-737 C-54 CV-340 B-727

Duty Assignments

VP-1
VR-772
VR-872

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
Airline Pilots Assn

Achievements & Story

Flew for United Airlines. US Navy Reserve. 22,700 pilot & copilot flight hours. 7 arrested landings.