OLAA Operating Date 07-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)… R&R Next Flt 17Apr
1st Lt. John W. Weinig (JW)
1st Lt. James Seith (Jim)
1st Lt. A. Jackson Roberts (Jax)
1st Lt. Donald L Engebretsen (Don)… On leave 7Apr70-29Apr70
1st Lt. Warren C. Blanchard (Doc)
1st Lt. Larry L. Cavender… On Leave until 14Apr

On This Date in OLAA History

1970 – April 07; UH-1P slicks and gunships of the 20th SOS “Green Hornets”, crew’s unkn, supported the rescue of MACV SOG recon team, RT Trowel, from deep in enemy held territory that was being chased by enemy forces. This was the same team they had rescued on April 04, 1907. No other details are known at this time. “Secret Green Beret Commandos In Cambodia” by Lt. Col. Fred S. Lindsey, USA (Ret.)

OLAA-ID: 149-1      
Flight Date: 07 Apr 70
Pilot: James W. Wold–03
Mission ID: 1635
Tail # 668-H
Location: 270/60/77
Team Name: Hot Dog
Hours Flown: 2.9 (2.9)
  
Remarks: 100% On Target; Exfil
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OLAA-ID: 149-1      
Flight Date: 07 Apr 70
Pilot: David J. Kantrud–04
Mission ID: 1635
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Location: 270/60/77
Team Name: Hot Dog
Hours Flown: 2.9E
  
Remarks: #100% On Target; Exfil KANTRUD TDY
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OLAA-ID: 149-2      
Flight Date: 07 Apr 70
Pilot: Warren C. Blanchard
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Hours Flown: (3.70)
  
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OLAA-ID: 149-3      
Flight Date: 07 Apr 70
Pilot: Dean E. DeTar
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Hours Flown: (3.70)
  
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