VT-26 Squadron Commander T. F. Kopfman presented eight student naval aviators with solo certificates in the T-2C aircraft. This was Cmdr. Kopfman's first opportunity to present these awards as the new commanding officer. The solo flight in a Navy jet aircraft. Pictured from left, kneeling, are: Ens. R. Clark, 2nd Lt. K. Kieselbach, Ens. T. Ringler, 2nd Lt. T. McCarthy. Standing: 2nd Lt. D. Gaston, Ens. W. Hall, Ens. G. Berry, Cmdr. Kopfman and 2nd Lt. M. Morris. (date unknown)
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