National Flight Log

Ernest E. Poor

LtCol · USMC

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Ernest E. Poor

LtCol · USMC

09/01/1942 – 10/01/1964

Herndon, VA

Service Details

School / Education

Univ of Texas

Pilot Designation

Fighter Pilot

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross-4

Service Years

09/01/1942 – 10/01/1964

Theaters of Service

WWII Pacific,Korea

Aircraft Flown

F4U F6F F9F F4D F8U

Duty Assignments

VMF-251, CO
VMF-223
VMF-214

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assn
Assn of Nav Aviation
Marine Corps Av Assn
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Disabled Amer. Vets

Achievements & Story

5000 hrs single-engine time, 265 carrier ldgs. 100 missions in WWII and 100 missions in Korea. GS-14 Civil Service rating. Rcvd Navy Superior Civilian Serv. Award