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LCDR Charles A Davenport, USN (1953-1967 ) | |||
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 Davenport |
Nickname: Chuck Branch: USN Commission: NROTC 1957 Pre-Flight: OI Wings Year: 1959 Active Years: 1953-1967 Reserves: 1973-1993 Mil Retirement: 1993 Last Location: |
Assignments: USS Gatling VU-1 USS Steinacher NMC- Pt. Magu VA-126 VF-124 VW-14 VRF-32 A EWBARRO PAC |
Highlights: Flew all phases of Charlie pilot for Regulus Missiles in the PAC and all phases of launch and recovery of drones at NMC Pt. Magu. Assisted in the development of improving the Sidewinder controls, to eliminate short comings of missile's ability to hack tight high G turns. Participated in flight tests of the Bullpup missile's suitability to the A4D and F8U airframes. Joined PAN AM as a pilot in 1967 flying 707, 727, 737 as engineer, First Officer and left seat qualified on 727. |
| — Chuck Davenport December 5, 2010 | |||