26 Sept 2021

Fallen Hero's / Jolly Green 54 / HH-53C / Jolly Green Giant

30 June 1970
Jolly Green 54
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.

Jolly Green 54
Pilot
Capt. Leroy C. Schaneberg
Co-Pilot
Maj. John W. Goeglein
Flight Mechanic
SSgt. Marvin E. Bell
Pararescue
MSgt. Paul L. Jenkins
Pararescue
SSgt. Michael F. Dean
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7 comments:

  1. Larry Palmer27 June 2021 at 18:20

    Michael F. Dean was also a PJ.

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  2. Larry Palmer27 June 2021 at 18:21

    Michael F. Dean was also a PJ, not just a gunner.

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    1. AMR27 June 2021 at 18:28

      Thanks Larry, I've changed the details

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  3. Anonymous4 October 2023 at 13:57

    MSgt 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.

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  4. Anonymous5 October 2023 at 02:25

    Mike was in my class.

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  5. Anonymous30 June 2024 at 04:12

    Marv Bell was a friend, rest in peace my brothers.

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  6. Anonymous30 June 2024 at 06:26

    Paul 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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