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Safety history

  • May 5, 1968Accident

    The gunship was engaged in an aerial attack from Phu Cat when it was shot down by enemy fire in the region of Pleiku. All seven occupants were killed. Crew: Lt Col Leslie Earl Harris, † Maj Teddy James Tomchesson, † Lt Barry Lynn Brown, † Cpt Edward Chester Krawczyk, † S/Sgt James Edgar Bowman, † Sgt Douglas Joseph Cradeur, † Sgt Roy Leo Lede. † Probable cause (official findings): Shot down by enemy fire.

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