aircraft. A Cuban refugee attempted to commandeer the plane, en route from Chicago to Miami, but was overpowered by the pilot and co-pilot. Notes External links Davis-Monthan Air Register – Biography containing more details of Adm. Trapnell's flight history. 1902 births 1975 deaths People from Elizabeth, New Jersey United States Naval Academy alumni United States Naval Aviators United States Navy vice admirals United States Navy personnel of World War II Recipients of the Legion of Merit Military personnel from New Jersey