OLAA Operating Date 01-Apr-1970

Roster

ROSTER… 12 Men

Lt. Col. James W. Wold (Jim)
Maj. Dean E. DeTar (Dean)
Capt. Paul D. D. Houppert (DD)
Capt. David E. Friestad (Dave)
1st Lt. Maurice A Coleman, Jr. (Mac)
1st Lt. John W. Weinig (JW)
1st Lt. James Seith (Jim)
1st Lt. A. Jackson Roberts (Jax)
1st Lt. Donald L Engebretsen (Don)
1st Lt. Warren C. Blanchard (Doc)… Doc Blanchard on Leave until 6Apr???
1st Lt. Larry L. Cavender… On Leave until 14Apr

On This Date in OLAA History

April 1970 – Invasion of Cambodia – President Richard Nixon orders US and South Vietnamese troops to invade border areas in Cambodia and destroy supply centers set up by the North Vietnamese. The invasion sparks more anti-war protests, and on June 3, 1970, Nixon announces the completion of troop withdrawal. (CNN)

 

The 5+ Week Siege of Dak Seang begins (See Dak Seang file).

OLAA-ID: 143-1      
Flight Date: 01 Apr 70
Pilot: Dean E. DeTar
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Hours Flown: (3.30)
  
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OLAA-ID: 143-2      SAR
Flight Date: 01 Apr 70
Pilot: Maurice A Coleman, Jr.–11
Mission ID:
Tail # 668-H
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Hours Flown: 2.3 (2.3)
  
Remarks: SAR Airborne Alert
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OLAA-ID: 143-2      SAR
Flight Date: 01 Apr 70
Pilot: James W. Wold–12
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Tail # 634-G
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Hours Flown: (2.30)
  
Remarks: #SAR Airborne Alert
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