In Memoriam Capt. John (SpineRipper) Waples
John (Spineripper) Waples was killed in a single car accident Wednesday, March 14th, on his farm in Pulaski, TN.
Capt John M Waples was a superlative Naval Aviator and a true Attack Pilot. He started in Spads, transitioned to the Skyhawk, commanded an A-7 squadron, an Airwing on the Ranger, and fleet oiler.
Wapes was one of the greats of Naval Aviation. He had over 1300 traps, over 400 at night, all the hard way, and a bunch of combat missions. May he rest in peace.
John (Spineripper) Waples was killed in a single car accident Wednesday, March 14th, on his farm in Pulaski, TN.
Capt John M Waples was a superlative Naval Aviator and a true Attack Pilot. He started in Spads, transitioned to the Skyhawk, commanded an A-7 squadron, an Airwing on the Ranger, and fleet oiler.
Wapes was one of the greats of Naval Aviation. He had over 1300 traps, over 400 at night, all the hard way, and a bunch of combat missions. May he rest in peace.