30 June 1970
Jolly Green 54
40th ARRS
HH-53C # 68-8283
40th ARRS
HH-53C # 68-8283
The crew were on a rescue mission in Loas for c/s Nail 44 an OV-10A when it was hit by enemy fire and crashed.
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Michael F. Dean was also a PJ.
ReplyDeleteMichael F. Dean was also a PJ, not just a gunner.
ReplyDeleteThanks Larry, I've changed the details
DeleteMSgt Paul Jenkins was one of the toughest PJs I ever met. His character exuded confidence and strength. Saw him at NKP not long before the incident.
ReplyDeleteMike was in my class.
ReplyDeleteMarv Bell was a friend, rest in peace my brothers.
ReplyDeletePaul was the NCOIC at the 76th ARRSQ at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. His wife and my wife were very close. He was a very a very good leader and kept us all in check. I had defrost back to the states and came home to the news of his death, along with the rest of the crew. I have missed him along with many others we have lost along the way.
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