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Thomas Gardner Derrickson
Thomas Gardner Derrickson
Aircraft
Flown:
KC-97
Years of Service:
24
Aero Rating:
Pilot
Highest Rank:
O-6
Medals & Awards:
Purple Heart 1
Career Highlights:
Tom was one of the first to be trained for space flight as a test pilot, under the direction of Col Chuck Yeager. His test pilot career was interrupted by an assignment to Viet Nam. Thomas G. Derrickson II was shot down while flying a F-4C over North Vi
Aircraft Experience:
Cuban Missile Crisis
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