7th April 1984
Jolly 18
39th ARRW Det. 15
CH-3C #67-14708
Crashed shortly after 2am while flying surface surveillance for the scheduled launch of a Trident 1 missile from the USS Georgia. After it hit the water 3 crew escaped & were rescued, however 5 crew were lost when the Jolly Green Giant sank in 2,400 feet of water.
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Jolly 18 Crew |
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Flight Mechanic  TSgt. Ronald L. Martinez |
Pararescue  SSgt. Mark R. Judy
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Pararescue  A1C. James A. Ferreira |
Observer  Capt. Jan F. Fuchs (Eastern Space & Missile Centre, 600th Photo Squadron) |
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Observer  Capt. David K. Shaffner (Eastern Space & Missile Centre, 600th Photo Squadron)
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