Ragay, Johan

Mr. Ragay has spent countless hours researching information and photos of the Kaman H-43. His research has brought him to the United States on several occasions where he was able to visit several of the locations where H-43 aircraft records, pictures, and other applicable data is stored. Mr. Ragay assists the “Pedro Rescue Helicopter Association”…

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Lawlor, Mike

Micheal (Mike) Lawlor. I am the pastor of the Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. Son of MSgt Francis (Frank) John Lawlor, Jr., USAF, Ret (Deceased). I served in the U.S. Navy from 1987-1993 on active duty, and from 1993-1995 in active reserves. 1988-90 USS Seattle (AOE-3), Norfolk, VA1990-1993 Naval Legal Service Command,…

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Lockhart, Bruce A.

Bruce Alan Lockhart. Jet Engine Mechanic. June 68-Oct 68, Nha Trang AB, South Viet Nam; T-58 Engines. October 1968 – April 1969 , NCOIC Jet Engine Shop, Udorn AB, Thailand, CH-3C and Bell UH-1F.

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Blankenship, Larry

Larry K. Blankenship. My only assignment to helicopters came in May 1968 when I was assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron. I spent about 2 or 3 weeks at Shepperd AFB, TX., learning about the jet engines and the A.P.U.s’ on the CH-3s’ and on th UH-1s’ that I would be working on when…

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