38 Michael Dobbs, The End Was Near, New Information About the Cuban Missile Crisis Shows Just How Close We Came to Nuclear Armageddon, Military History, Nov 2010. WO1 Roy M. Stilwell [P] WO1 Larry G. Marsh [P] SP4 John W. Tiderencel 1LT Charles Vale [CP] A/C turned a total of 450 deg before impacting the ground in a 70-80 deg dive with nose slightly to the right at a high rate of speed. SGT Rodney M. Goode WO1 Roy S. Thomas [CP] General Richardson is married to the former Pamela Kennedy. Four more stations were later added acrossGreenland. SSG Robert L. Luster Grenade prematurely detonated inside A/C. #68-15537 [9][15] She assumed command of ARNORTH/5th Army on July 8, 2019. During that time, she was featured on the cover of the March 24, 2003 edition of Time magazine. WO1 Arthur L. Papale [AC] 15 MED #66-00525 CW2 Michael G. Taylor [AC] At the same time, the military population went from 25,000 in 1947 toa peak of 48,000 in 1957 while the civilian population shot up from 83,000 to 180,000. B/101 AVN SP5 Carlos W. Rucker [MD]. SGT Francis M. Beverly SP4 Bruce W. Westmoreland [CE] #68-15325 D/1/1 CAV Prior to that, she was the commanding general of United States Army North from July 2019 to September 2021. #67-17525 Plus we are always looking for instructors. Advances inSoviet bomber technology rendered the guns obsolete and ineffective. 281 AHC SP4 Byron B. Bowden [CE] . WO1 Dean F. Bolhouse [AC] (27) It resulted in a massivereduction in air defense forces in Alaska that included the closure of Ladd AFB. WO1 James E. Ellingson [AC] Robinson Helicopter Company - Wikipedia While MO was standing on A/C, it was hit and the fuel tanks blew up. 28-33. Dallas Police Active Calls | Dallas OpenData - City of Dallas That year she was promoted to lieutenant colonel and became deputy operations officer of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). #67-17257 AC rescued. CPT William A. Kuhnke [P] SGT Billy R. Stubbs [G]. 192 AHC 26 John Haile Cloe, ALCOM Historian, Native Alaska-Military Relations, 1867 to Current, Mar 2006. #66-16714 #68-16100 Wire strike over Saigon River near Newport. 2 injured. A/C was trying to climb out of a hot LZ and sustained .50 cal hits causing the engine to fail. CPT Richard C. Benicewicz [P] SGT Jack M. Apodaca [G] Pilot pulled full collective and max aft cyclic causing the M/R to flex striking the T/B and severing portion of at vertical stabilizer. Last reported position YD182212. After wire strike, A/C began Killed by small arms fire while sitting in LZ in 196 AO. SP4 Roy L. Felty [CE] 1962 Bachelor of Science degree, Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine SP4 David M. Valdez [G] CPT McKenzie W. Genwright Killed by mortar or RPG fire 2nd night after being shot down in LZ Airborne. SP4 Gregory R. Vogler [CE] A/C exploded in flight when a frag grenade the gunner was handling blew up. Fissures in the Seward Highway near Portage, Alaska following the Great Alaska Earthquake, March 27, 1964. By SP4 Eric T. Harshbarger [CE] The A/C skimmed along the jungle canopy until it collided with an even taller tree, then fell off to the side, passing downhill along the side of a ravine before crashing into a small river, and immediately burst into flames. UAF-1984-192-68, Nome Dog Mushing Photographs, University of Alaska Fairbanks Archives. G injured. 155 AVN B/25 AVN #66-17121 MD was also killed in the same manner when he rushed to CEs aid. No further details. 1LT Walter D. Romero [P] Cirrus Associates Aircraft Dealers Website (972) 680-8555 SP4 Thomas E. Champagne [G]. Mid-air with AH-1 #68-15061 during mission. WO1 John H. Whittington [AC] If you are a seasoned flyer or someone new looking to get into Radio Control Airplanes or Helicopters. CW2 Stephen R. Peterson [AC] WO1 Barry K. Alexander [P] SGT Dennis C. North CE was reaching out to grab it and a booby trap exploded knocking out the T/R. SP4 David E. Schulze [G] CPT Arthur R. Herndon [P] The . The A/C crashed and burned. WO1 Gary C. Salanitro [AC] 1LT James A. Carr [PC] 2 crewmembers injured. SP4 Charles A. Posey [G]. SSG Marion L. Roach [CE] SP4 Jose C. Salinas Hit by .50 cal and lost rotor at 2000' while on division arty resupply milkrun. #68-15631 #66-17042 WO1 Edwin F. Sholar [P] (37), The Air Force continued to maintain a strategic reconnaissance force on EielsonAFB to gain intelligence on the Soviet Union with flights along the periphery. 192 AHC A/C moved slightly left and may have struck a tree. CE was hit in his pelvis from the enemy fire, and he was admitted to the 12 EVAC located in Cu Chi and succumbed due to cardiac arrest following massive hemorrhage due to the gunshot wound at 2140 hours. SGT Lawrence R. Shepard [C] Gunner was killed by RPG during the rescue attempt. LTC Ermil L. Whisman (USMC). #66-16736 The xmsn broke loose and T/R struck water causing acft to roll inverted. #67-17330 #67-17316 336 AHC SP4 Julian W. Berg [G]. SP4 Ronald D. Slayton [G] SGT Gerald E. DuBeau WO1 Walter R. Stacy [AC] Courtesy Candy Waugaman. MO was standing on top of a UH-1H trying to attach the sling from a CH-47 to the G nut. 12 David F. Winkler, Searching the Skies, The Legacy of the United States Cold War Defense Radar Program, U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, Champaign, IL, 1997, under contract to the Air CombatCommand, pp. #66-16700 [8][9] A May 2018 article in the Los Angeles Times reported Robinson helicopters seemed to have increased susceptibility to mast-bumping incidents.[10]. (42), Territorial Governor Ernest Gruening said that while the line had been the price ofstatehood, demanded by President Eisenhower, it proved an empty gesture. 61 AHC As A/C passed through the saddle, they inadvertently went IFR. B/25 AVN ", "New female brigadier general in Army occupies rare post", "General Laura Richardson The Real Deal!! Wreckage was found burning approx 100 meters below the top of a ridgeline. Others rose to prominence from Guardbeginnings.(26). Flare mission at night with 200' ceiling went IFR - WX. COL George L. Miller. SP5 Gary A. WO1 John M. Bozinski [CP] SP5 Fredrick L. Holder SP4 Billy W. Denley [CX] Richardson Helicopter Services LLC Jan 2014 - Present9 years 6 months DFW Consulting for Aircraft sales and acquisitions, pre purchase and acceptance inspections, asset management for leasing. Young Jr WO1 Walter S. Seddig [AC] LCP Frederick D. Kansik (USMC) 43-44. Since delivering its first helicopter in 1979, Robinson Helicopter has produced over 12,000 aircraft. Itwas integrated into the Aircraft Control and Warning System. #66-01106 ah-64 attack helicopter repairer heberer joseph edward 20021204 musician palaro eric paul approx 70 miles from nellis afb 20021205 ens gill james alan 20021206 . #65-09738 WO1 William E. Tittle [CP] SP4 Neal D. Epifanio Magnetic Variation from 2014 is 3 East Time Zone is UTC-6 (5). 1LT Layne H. Connevey [OB] It enabled amassive reduction in manpower required by the older radars. About For over 10 years I've been an Army Aviator flying UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters. Tail boom was severed at this point and fuselage continued to tumble down the embankment and terminated on its back approx 50' from the tail boom. Promoted to brigadier general in 2011, she served in various commands at Fort Hood and as chief of staff for communication in the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. WO1 Glenn S. Haukeness Jr [AC] The Registered Agent on file for this company is Michael J Richardson and is located at 1605 Fairhaven Dr., Mansfield, TX 76063. As an army aviator, Richardson flew Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. #66-16926 PFC Stephen L. Martino [G] Home About Catalog Video Users Guide FAQs Open Data Policy Data Glossary Developers Story Archive. COL Dale J. Crittenberger. 22 Norman S. Leach, Broken Arrow Americas First Lost Nuclear Weapon, Red Deer Press, Calgary AB, 2008, pp. 117 AHC Ive seen her work Shes the exact right leader at the exact right time". CPT Murray J. Wyman [CP] A/C arrived at LZ, 6km NW of FSB Kate and circled several times prior to approach on a N heading. At about 0930, other A/C in the AO heard a "MAYDAY" call from Spade 650 and watched helplessly as it went into a steep descent, crashed, and burned. 14 Daniel L. Haulman, One Hundred Years of Flight, USAF Chronology of Significant Air and Space Events, 1903- 2002, Air Force History and Museums Program, Air University Press, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2003, p. 81. On takeoff, A/C commenced forward flight into a southerly wind. Blades slowed and tail boom struck a small waterfall. Come to the clubmeeting to hear him speak about his legacy. (20) Three sites near Anchorage and four near Fairbanks became operational in early 1959.(21). WO1 Allen E. Starr [CP] MAJ Vu Vanh Phao (ARVN). Law enforcement may not be able to tell you everything about the incident, but they can usually give you a good idea about what is going on. [6] Richardson flew Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in the 128th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter). C/S: SPADE 650 RRCC promotes Family FUN! HHC/2 BDE 1958. SP5 Jimmy K. Harrison [CE] #66-00674 Ground School: Students and Instructors stay on opposite sides of a picnic table. Witnesses stated M/R blades were turning very slowly and the flight path was near vertical. Eskimo men in kayaks, Noatak, Alaska, circa 1929. 176 AHC SP4 Francis H. Corwin [CE] CPL Thomas E. Devine [CE] #66-15136 A/C was cruising at approx 100' AGL while other ship was at 200-400' AGL. 1LT Daniel J. O'Neill [CP] CPT Alfonso R. Castro [P] 336 AHC 282 AHC The military embarked on a major construction program. M/R blade came through green house decapitating pilot. At FSB Hunter, the flight of 3 began flying low level. Statement on Monuments and the Need for More History, Guide to Sources for the Study of the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, High Life Adventure: Driving a Beer Truck to Alaska, 1952, Truckers Beat Feds in the Great Richardson Highway Toll War, Keeping Time in Alaska: National Directives, Local Response, WWII Comes to Kodiak: The Nichols Family Experience, Benny Benson: An Alaska Kid Who Made History, The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Call for Papers: Alaska Historical Society Annual Conference, Jobs: Clausen Memorial Museum, Petersburg, Alaska Historical Societys Logo Redesign and Brand Guidelines, Alaska Womens Hall of Fame Nominations Open Now. A/C contacted the ground and continued approx 50 yds and came to rest across a small stream and caught fire. 1LT Robert S. Mason Jr [P] MACV Advisors PFC Rolland L. Durflinger [G] 282 AHC November 22, 2022 A/C was enroute to Cu Chi after an extraction. The Robinson Helicopter Company, based at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, is a manufacturer of civilian helicopters. Cause was later determined to be enlarged threads in blade grip caused by thread chasing during ARADMAC overhaul. WO1 William H. McDonnell [AC] 3 injured. T/R struck revetment at Vung Tau, M/R blade struck groud, transmission came forward, main blade hit pilot in the head. RRCC is for you! Military spending, which had remained flat during the immediate post WorldWar II years, went from $13.0 billion in fiscal year (FY) 1950 to $50.4 billion in FY-1953. Following health protection guidelines, RRCC is performing individual training of Students by individual Instructors using the following protocol: In an outdoor setting, masks may be used at the discretion of each individual Student/Instructor Team. WO1 Rocky D. Armstead [CP] SFC William R. Henderson [MD] You can also call the police directly. WO1 Fred A. Fedder [P] 1LT James F. Spencer* [P] 36 Donald E. Hillman with R. Cargill Hall, Over Flight, Air Power History, Spring 1996. WO1 Joseph V. Zappini Jr [AC] A/C flew into the Nha Trang Bay while searching for another Huey crash. WO1 Bard E. Davenport [AC] High winds restricted their approach to the same direction. After visiting Enstrom for the first time and seeing three helicopters on the flight line I knew I wanted this in my future.. 13 Chart, Hist, AAC, Jul-Dec 1955, pp. #66-16205 23 Weidman, Hist, AAC, Jan-Jun 1966, pp. SP5 Barrent O. Torgerson A/C continued to move forward for 144' before burning. 336 AHC CE fell out of A/C. A number of smaller units were inactivated. 2 injured. SP4 Daniel Napierskie [CE] Dinh Tuong Province. CE began throwing burning ammunition out of the C&C helicopter after being wounded by grenade and other rounds. March 17, 2009, 5:14 AM. A/C crashed in bad weather in Zuc Me pass near Da Lat. P277-4-52, James Wickersham Photographs, Alaska State Library. SP5 James D. Crow [OB] 1LT Nicholas J. Swidonovich [AC] A/C was chalk 2 and rotor blades meshed with chalk 1. George Richardson, patriarch of prominent Winnipeg family, dies A/C crashed after entering cloud bank on mountain while on a resupply mission to USMC FSB Winchester. While at refueling point, wingman was hovering in and lost M/R which came through cockpit striking pilot. A/C was hit by ground fire while attempting to insert a team of Rangers at an LZ and CE was killed. SP4 John R. Bartlett [G]. Shot in "Cold" LZ (Swinger) in Plei Trap. 29 Terrence Cole, Paper, Blinded by Riches, 30 News Release, AAC Public Affairs Office, Inactivation and Redesignated Remote Stations, 30 Sep 1969; Hist, 21 COMPW, Jul-Dec 1969, pp. SP4 Sanchez A. DelValle [CE] SSG John Henry R. Brooks [CE] SP4 Clyde L. Canada [CE] 2 injured. 175 AHC 189 AHC C/229 AVN By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. SGT James L. Suydam EDUCATION . (3), Studies were made to determine the best type of defense for Alaska and thenation. During last third of the flight, the rate of descent increased with a slight nose low attitude. The Department ofDefense released a statement that no fires had occurred and there had been no nuclearleakage. Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library. A/C shot down by hostile fire at XT636587. SP4 Ronald L. Ducommun [CE] 71 AHC CW2 David A. Hickman [AC] #68-15767 The Army received more capable helicopters and used them to transport andsupport its forces. MAJ Dana W. Mitchell WO1 Ray R. Davis [AC] SP4 Larry M. Alcos [G] Hit mountaintop IFR at night while getting radar help from Phu Cat AFB. Bombardier Flexjet Aircraft-Charter, Rental & Leasing Aircraft Maintenance Aircraft Dealers BBB Rating: A+ Website 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS (972) 720-2400 3400 Waterview Pkwy Ste 400 Richardson, TX 75080 CLOSED NOW 2. Since troopstrengths in Alaska, particularly Army, were not sufficient to defend the territory, planswere formulated to augment them with forces deployed from U.S. bases. SP4 Richard L. Barnes [CE] WO1 Ralph D. Tadevic [AC] Shot down with RPG. SP4 James A. Margro [MD] 15 MED BN A/C entered standard traffic pattern and was flying at approx 150' AGL due to arty fire to NE. [21][22], At her nomination hearing, Richardson stated her commitment to strengthening SOUTHCOM's approach to security cooperation and ensuring the United States remained the partner of choice in the region, as well as ensuring SOUTHCOM played its part in supporting the "whole-of-government" effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to partner nations. CPT Elvernon Peele SP4 James T. Fields In 2018, a U.S. lawsuit accused the Robinson Helicopter Company of defective manufacturing after a mast-bumping event caused the in-flight breakup of an R66 helicopter.[12]. 17-20. Mid-air with UH-1 #67-17818 on short final to LZ. PFC Dewey R. Butler [G]. SSG James E. Kennedy [G] LTC Karl F. Lange Leading edge of the M/R blade (white) was severed and thrown through the air and eventually struck a life boat aboard SS JAPAN BEAR, some SGT Mark C. Alford [G] A/C hit by enemy fire and caught fire. Home - Robinson Helicopter Company A/C was conducting a CA with ROK units near Phan Rang. #66-15085 281 AHC CPT John M. Wheeler [CP] While lifting out at an altitude of 75', the M/R struck a tree on the right side. 4 injured. SGT Ray G. Davis [CE] PFC Robert E. Pierson [G]. CPT Richard C. Miller The Soviets switched to using missiles to deliver nuclearwarheads and relegated bombers to secondary importance. SP4 George A.F. 46 Woodman, Duty Station Northwest, Vol. CE sustained fatal .50 cal wound. SP5 Hubert D. Sutton [CE]. Carolyn Richardson - Comptroller - Aspen Helicopters | ZoomInfo SP4 Tony M. Vasquez [G] An avid helicopter pilot, he was an honorary director of Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, an . A/227 AVN A/C remained afloat for approx 7-10 seconds and sunk nose first. As A/C approached the LZ, it was struck with small arms fire and crashed. A/C crashed directly into ground and exploded after taking multiple ground fire. PFC Jerry R. Dees [G]. SGT Raymond A. Voss [CE] A/C was in a flight of 3 enroute from Dong Ba Thin to Soc Trang. A/C shot down at Katum airfield, crashed and burned. He became convinced that the western and northwestern part ofthe territory, about half of Alaskas land, should be set aside for military defense. Lost T/R then M/R due to mast bumping, crashed and burned on approach into Plantation AAF.