[keith A]

Thanks chum. It was revealing to find that instead of being on the Hornet in October 1942 he was in a training accident. It was very interesting to find he was another VC-squadron pilot in the Atlantic. As I trawl through the records (and most importantly receive brilliant input from you and others - not only details but informed opinions) I am getting a much better appreciation and knowledge of US Navy Aviation in WW2 and Korea, as well as the period 1935-60.