George Chamberlain Duncan
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 |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1935–1968 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | O-82484 |
| Unit | VF-15 VF-51 VF-101, |
| Commands | 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 |
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.
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).