Alan W. Bentley
| Era | Cold War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Wall | J |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 4 |
| Plaque Number | 21 |
MEDAL-RIBBON: National Defense Service
Alan served proudly by piloting F3H-2N Demons and A-4 Skyhawks. After completing flight school in Pensacola, he piloted F3H-2N Demons with VF-124, “The Moonshiners,” at NAS Miramar. His squadron was attached to the USS Lexington (CVA 16) during its 1957 WestPac Cruise. He transitioned to A-4B and A-4E Skyhawks with VA-776, based at NAS Los Alamitos and NAS Lemoore. Returned to active duty in January 1968 in response to the capture of the USS Pueblo (AGER-2), VA-776 completed carrier qualifications on the USS Ranger (CV 61) before reassuming reserve status in October 1968. He was prepared to do what his country asked of him.
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