Richard L. Thompson

Richard L. Thompson left a comment on USS Oriskany CV-34

"I was on CV34 in 1959 for carrier qualifications with VA 55 when we first received the A4D SkyHawks. It was quite an experience getting those first jets safely off and back on deck."

Gender

Male

Location

Billings, MT

Birthday:

May 8

Rank

Petty Officer Second Class

Where were you or your family stationed?

Miramar Naval Air Station, California, VA55 FAETUPAC, NAS, N.I., San Diego, California

Veteran of Foreign War

Vietnam

Current Status with the US Navy

Honorably Discharged

Start date of your service

September 24, 1957

End date of your service

September 23, 1963