Apollo Soucek

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Apollo Soucek was a United States Navy Naval Aviator, who became a test pilot in the 1920s. He set and held multiple flight records, most notably at the time in 1930, the world record altitude of 43,166 feet. He was flying a single engined Wright biplane. He also served as a Task Force Commander.

Soucek rose to the rank of Rear Admiral and command of Carrier Division Three (March 1952 – February 1953), with his flag aboard USS Boxer during which time he also acted as Commander Task Force 77 during line periods. He was named as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAer). Upon retirement, NAAS Oceana (later to be NAS Oceana) was named Apollo Soucek Field, a name that still stands today.

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