Cpl. Charles L. Bassett

 
04-25-70 - YK-16 Loses Main Gear to Dike

08-25-70 - Aircraft 153995 Crashed and Burned.

Cpl. Bassett was awarded 25 Air Medals (Strike/Flight)

Receiving my Combat Aircrew Wings was the most important award for me to receive.  My Father was Navy Combat Aircrew during W.W.II. Aviation Machinist Mate (Crew Chief) and Gunner onboard PBY's in the South Pacific.  I looked up to him with pride.  Winning the same wings was important.

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