1205757 Lt. Armin Newton Schaper CSC, DFC.US Navy VB 114 from:New York, NY Armin Schaper participated in the first night searchlight missions by the US Navy during WWII, chasing German subs over the English Channel, while stationed at Dunkswell with Fleet Air Wing 7.
He received a DFC for safely crash landing his plane with a full load of bombs.... among other reasons.
He flew a Liberator as well as a Spitfire during WWII.
Additional Information: | He received 2 Distinguished Flying Cross Medals, 11 Air Medals and 1 Conspicuous Service Cross Medal as a US Navy Pilot during WWII.Elizabeth Schaper
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| Armin Schaper received two Distinguished Flying Cross Medals, 11 Air Medals and 1 Conspicuous Service Cross Medal for his service as a US Navy Bomber Pilot during WWII. Elizabeth Schaper
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