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Lawrence Heyworth Jr.

RADM · USN

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Lawrence Heyworth Jr.

RADM · USN

06/19/1942 – 07/01/1973

Virginia Beach, VA

Service Details

School / Education

US Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

06/19/1942 – 07/01/1973

Theaters of Service

WWII Pacific

Aircraft Flown

F4U TBM35 F9F-6 A4

Duty Assignments

CAG-8,CO
USS America

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
U.S. Naval Institute
USNA Alumni Assn

Achievements & Story

3,800 flight hours; 450 CV Land- ings; #1 Graduate Test Pilot School Class V; CO VA-81; First Navy Pilot to fly Mach 2 in service A/C (AF F-104,As Test Pil)