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Dennis Burgman (c. 1942 – ) was a United States Navy naval flight officer from 1964-1972 who flew as a Bombardier/Navigator(BN) and later a pilot on numerous missions in Vietnam, including the mission on which Robert J. Flynn was shot down and captured.

Early life
Burgman was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended St. Mary's University studying pre-law from 1955-58.

US Navy career
On ????, he joined the United States navy as a cadet. On ???, he was designated as a Naval Flight Officer. He completed A-3D training with VAH-123 at NAS Whidbey Island from June 1960 to January 1961 he served as an A-3D navigator with VAH-8 from January 1961 to June 1963. From June 1963 to March 1966 he served as an A-6A Intruder instructor bombardier/navigator with VA-85 at NAS Oceana. VA-85 deployed on USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) from March to August 1966. He transferred to VA-196 at NAS Whidbey Island in August 1966. In May 1967 VA-196 was deployed on the USS Constellation (CV-64) for deployment to Vietnam.