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Fred T. Scharrer Jr.

LT · USNR

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Fred T. Scharrer Jr.

LT · USNR

06/01/1944 – 01/01/1946

Miami, FL

Service Details

School / Education

Univ of Miami

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Air Medal

Service Years

06/01/1944 – 01/01/1946

Theaters of Service

S.Chin,IwoJima,Jap

Aircraft Flown

F6F F4U Learjet Sabreliner BAC 1-11

Duty Assignments

USS Hornet, VF-11
USS Yorktown, VBF-3

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
USS Yorktown Assn
U.S. Naval Institute

Achievements & Story

24,190 flt hrs. In 1st VF strikes on Tokyo. Shot down 1 Jap. "Tony". FAA ATP Examiner & Accident Safety Counselor. NBAA Corp. Av. Safety Award. 2,121,990 PIC safe miles.