ADC(AP) RICHARD D. NYE, USN
1921 - 1994

Command Airship Pilot. 3/57 - 8/57 "Operation Plumbbob," Yucca Flat, Nevada.
March 1959 Co-pilot on last flight of the K-43 Airship.
8,590 LTA hours - Highest total for a Navy enlisted pilot.
Proudly served his country.