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Richard P. Field

RADM · USNR

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Richard P. Field

RADM · USNR

06/13/1939 – 11/02/1959

Arlington, TX

Service Details

School / Education

Miss State College

Pilot Designation

Patrol Plane Cdr

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross

Service Years

06/13/1939 – 11/02/1959

Theaters of Service

Asi Pac,Phil,Amer.

Aircraft Flown

PBY-5 PBO-1 PV-1 PB4Y-1 P2V-5

Duty Assignments

VP-82
VPB-11

Service Organizations

Ret. Officers Assn
NRA
Nav Av Museum Fdn

Achievements & Story

5000+ flt hrs. CO of 2 VPB squadr. and 1 FASRON (twice). XO of NAS Dallas. Received Air Medal & 7 Stars. Sighted and sank a submarine.