25 Sept 2021

Fallen Hero's / 55th ARRS / Eglin AB / HH-53C

 
8 October 1969

55th ARRS
HH-53C # 67-14496

Crashed 36 miles southwest of Eglin during an overwater aerial refuelling, tragically with the loss of the three crew.

Crew
Pilot
Capt. Thomas E. Kenny
Co-Pilot
Capt. Carl W. Oliver
Flight Mechanic
MSgt. William T. Lane
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7 comments:

  1. Judy Guilmartin Ohr9 December 2022 at 18:41

    Good friends. Seems like yesterday.

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    1. Anonymous18 October 2023 at 21:43

      Hello Judy. I hope you are doinhg well. Tom Green

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  2. Anonymous11 October 2023 at 19:45

    This is the first time I have ever seen this remembered or honored. Thank you from Captain Thomas Kenny’s widow.

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    1. Anonymous11 October 2023 at 20:36

      Its an absolute honour to remember these Giants & thank you for the kind words.

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  3. Aaron Kenny12 October 2023 at 19:33

    I would also thank you for honoring my Father and the rest of the crew.

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  4. Anonymous12 October 2023 at 19:42

    My name is Aaron, I am the son of Captain Tom Kenny, I would like to also thank you for honoring my father and the rest of the crew.

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  5. Anonymous12 October 2023 at 20:42

    Thank you, one of your family made the ultimate sacrifice. Its an honour to have your father on these pages and he'll always be remembered.

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