(1917-02-11)February 11, 1917 Tacoma, Washington, US
Died
December 15, 1995(1995-12-15) (aged 78) Arlington, Virginia, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1935–1968
Rank
Captain
Service number
O-82484[1]
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
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).
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