Born: November 27, 1923 – Died: June 3, 1946 (aged 22yrs)
Section D, Row 12, Lot 196
First pilot of U.S. Naval aviation to make a jet landing on an aircraft carrier. Killed in action on June 3, 1946, when 2 jets collided over the Pacific Ocean.
Born: November 27, 1923 – Died: June 3, 1946 (aged 22yrs)
Section D, Row 12, Lot 196
First pilot of U.S. Naval aviation to make a jet landing on an aircraft carrier. Killed in action on June 3, 1946, when 2 jets collided over the Pacific Ocean.