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Donald Gordon Died : 4 / 1 / 2010

Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased) Captain Donald 'Flash' Gordon, USN joined the Navy on July 7, 1941 and was commissioned an Ensign on March 12, 1942. He served with VF-10 'Grim Reapers' flying the F4F Wildcat on his first combat tour aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise and claimed two air victories. He participated in the Battle of Santa Cruz and also served briefly on Guadalcanal with the Marines. His second combat tour was also aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise with VF-10 now flying the F6F Hellcat. He would claim 4 air victories on this tour including a claim during the 'Marianas Turkey Shoot'. Capt. Gordon retired from the Navy in July 1967. Sadly Captain Donald Gordon passed away on Monday January 4th, 2010.

Items Signed by Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased)

	Mission Beyond Darkness by Robert Taylor Price : £210.00	Following the attack against Admiral Ozawas Japanese carrier fleet on June 20, 1944, Admiral Mitscher defies all rules of naval engagement: In total darkness, with the ever-present danger of enemy submarines, he orders every ship in his Task Force 5......
	Mission Beyond Darkness by Robert Taylor (AP) Price : £325.00	Following the attack against Admiral Ozawas Japanese carrier fleet on June 20, 1944, Admiral Mitscher defies all rules of naval engagement: In total darkness, with the ever-present danger of enemy submarines, he orders every ship in his Task Force 5......

Packs with at least one item featuring the signature of Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased)

Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased)

Squadrons for : Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased)
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased). A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
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VF-10 Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of VF-10	VF-10 Full profile not yet available.

Aircraft for : Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased)
A list of all aircraft associated with Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased). A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
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Hellcat Click the name above to see prints featuring Hellcat aircraft. Manufacturer : Grumman Number Built : 12000	Hellcat The Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat was to become the US Navys primary carrier borne fighter plane during World War II. Over 12,000 Hellcats were produced, and the Hellcat was credited with 4,947 of the 6,477 kills of enemy planes downed by carrier pilots during the War. The Hellcat had a top speed of 375 MPH, a range of 1,089 miles and was armed with six machine guns. The aircraft was powered by an 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney, air-cooled, radial engine which generated 2,000 horsepower.
Wildcat Click the name above to see prints featuring Wildcat aircraft.	Wildcat F4F

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