CAPT William E Nelson Jr USNR 1953-1958 | |||
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 Nelson | Nickname: Scoop Branch: USNR Commission: Navcad Commission Year: 1954 Pre-Flight: Navcad 08-53 Wings Year: 1954 Active Years: 1953-1958 Reserves: 1958-1985 Mil Retirement: 1978 Spouse: Mary Last Location: CA | Assignments: VF-142 USS Boxer FAWTUPAC VF/VA-876 VA-303 | Highlights: Served in VF-142 aboard USS Boxer, FAWTUPAC after commissioning. Flew in Naval Air Reserve in VF/VA-876, rising to Commanding Officer--also was first CO of VA-303, flying A4's and A7's. Commanded units supporting LATWINGPAC and NAS Lemoore. |
— Scoop Nelson Jr, August 28, 2007 | |||