OLAA Operating Date 21-Jul-1970

Roster

ROSTER… ?? Men Not Complete???

Maj. Peter D. Williams (Pete)
Lt. Col. Melvin G. Swanson (Mel)
Maj. Otis C. Morgan
Maj. Albro L. Lundy (Al)
Capt. Robert M. Senko (Bob)
Capt. Terry F. Bolstad
Capt. Edwin A. Gullion (Ed)
1st Lt. Thomas K. Stump (Tom)
1st Lt. Larry R. Warren
1st Lt. Richard L. Engel (Rich)
1st Lt. Charles I. Kasbeer (Chuck)

Mel Swanson’s Form 5 shows that he flew #028 1.5 hours on this date. Is this the time Mel really flew his bird to OLAA to stay…YES.
It is likely safe to assume that Van Dusen and Kent may be at OLAA or on the way. When did Pete Williams fly his last flight?

On This Date in OLAA History

OLAA-ID: 254-1      SAR
Flight Date: 21 Jul 70
Pilot: Larry R. Warren–11
Mission ID:
Tail # 778-H
Location: Bien Hoa - DNG
Team Name:
Hours Flown: 2+10
  
Remarks: Return to Base-Bien Hoa SAR Alert
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OLAA-ID: 254-1      SAR
Flight Date: 21 Jul 70
Pilot: Albro Lundy–12
Mission ID:
Tail #
Location: Bien Hoa - DNG
Team Name:
Hours Flown: 2+10
  
Remarks: #Return to Base-Bien Hoa SAR Alert
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OLAA-ID: 254-2      
Flight Date: 21 Jul 70
Pilot: Col. Mel Swanson
Mission ID:
Tail # 028-J
Location:
Team Name:
Hours Flown: (1.50)
  
Remarks: 1st Da Nang Flt for Mel. He finally gets his command and flies over in his bird 028-J.
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