Reported Dead 80 Years Ago, Retired Navy Capt. 'Robbie' Roberts Turns 107
15 Apr 2021
The Orlando Sentinel | By Stephen Hudak
For a guy reported dead almost 80 years ago, retired Navy Capt. Richard “Robbie†Roberts has lived a remarkably long life.
The combat pilot earned 15 medals over a 24-year military career, which ended in 1963. He flew over 50 aircraft models, including fighters, helicopters, patrol bombers and sea planes; fought in two wars; and saw action in nine major naval engagements.
He was shot down on the third day of World War II but survived, landing the damaged seaplane on the water.
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