National Flight Log

Richard G. Watson Jr.

LTJG · USNR

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Richard G. Watson Jr.

LTJG · USNR

04/01/1939 – 08/01/1967

Meridian, ID

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Flight Engineer

Highest Designation

Distinguished Flying Cross

Service Years

04/01/1939 – 08/01/1967

Theaters of Service

WWII/Korea

Aircraft Flown

PBY5 PBY-5A PV-2 PB4Y-2 R6D-1

Duty Assignments

VP-44
VPB-44
VPB-871

Service Organizations

MOAA
MOWW
Navy League
US Naval Institute
VFW

Achievements & Story

CAA Flight Engineer License 7/1953. CAA AEE License 8/1953. Served in VR-5, Midway, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, New Britain, New Ireland, Korea. Military Flight Engineer. Civilian Flight Engineer, Pilot, A&E.