Frederick M. Trapnell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States admiral
Date of Birth: 09-Jul-1902
Place of Birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Date of Death: 30-Jan-1975
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Frederick M. Trapnell
- Frederick Mackay "Fred" Trapnell (July 9, 1902 – January 30, 1975) was a United States Navy admiral and aviation pioneer.
- Trapnell was the first US Navy pilot to fly a jet aircraft, was considered the best, most experienced naval test aviator of his generation, co-founded the branch's first test pilot school, and played a pivotal role in both the development of future Naval aircraft and the survival of the post-World War II Navy's air arm.
- In 2015, Trapnell was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.Trapnell was also a cousin of Bataan Death March survivor, LTG Thomas J.
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- Trapnell and his nephew, the noted hijacker, Garrett Brock Trapnell.
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