George Chamberlain Duncan
George Chamberlain Duncan (11 February 1917 – 15 December 1995) was a highly decorated United States Navy officer, World War Two veteran and flying ace. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he was credited with destroying 13+1⁄2 enemy aircraft and was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II.
George Chamberlain Duncan | |
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| Born | February 11, 1917 Tacoma, Washington, US |
| Died | December 15, 1995 (aged 78) Arlington, Virginia, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1935–1968 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | O-82484 |
| Unit | VF-15 VF-51 VF-101, |
| Commands held | VF-51 VF-101, USS Jupiter (AVS-8) USS Ranger (CV-61) |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross with one silver star and one gold star Air Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes Wirt Tawresey (1941-1972) Margaret Handy (1974-1980). |
| Children | 4 |
He is best known for surviving the spectacular crash in 1951 of his Grumman F9F Panther (which was captured on film) while attempting to land on the USS Midway (CV-41).
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