Posts Tagged ‘1982’
HH-53B
Kirtland AFB, NM
17 Jul 1982
S/N #69-5792 Playground Daily News, July 29, 1982 Tragic Loss 27 July 1982 Belen N.M.- An HH-53C (69-5792, Jolly 04) Super Jolly Green Giant helicopter of the 1551st FTS returning to its base after a night refueling mission crashed and burned near here Wednesday, killing all four crewmembers aboard, Air Force officials said. Killed were…
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UH-1F
Whiteman AFB, MO
11 Jun 1982
History of Bates County: Tragedy Strikes Missile Escort January 15, 2015Bates County News WireBy Doug Mager This is the final segment of our three part History of Bates County series featuring information about Minuteman missile silos and launch facilities formerly located throughout the area June 11, 1982. Misty, overcast conditions greeted twins Les and Wes Nieder,…
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UH-1F
Ellsworth AFB, SD
1 Sep 1982
Information Provided Courtesy of Bret S. Whitmore, former TSgt, USAF,28 BW/HO Ellsworth AFB, SD. (SAC/ACC). Date: Wednesday, 1 September 1982. Parent Unit: Det. 2, 37 ARRS (MAC), “Thunderhueys”; tenant unit of 44th Strategic Missile Wing (SAC), Ellsworth AFB, SD. Aircraft: USAF UH-1F (tail number not currently available). Pilot: Capt Albert Trumble, from Pierre, SD. Co-Pilot:…
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