OLAA Operating Date 08-Aug-1970

Roster

ROSTER… 11 Men

Lt. Col. Melvin G. Swanson (Mel)
Maj. Albro L Lundy Jr. (Al)
Maj. Willard R. Van Dusen Jr. (Will)
Capt. Terry F. Bolstad
Capt. Edwin A. Gullion (Ed)
Capt. Richard P. Kent III (Dick)
Capt. Robert N. Senko (Bob)
1st Lt. Richard L Engel (Rich)
1st Lt. Charles I Kasbeer (Chuck)
1st Lt. Thomas K. Stump (Tom)
1st Lt. Larry R. Warren… On Leave

On This Date in OLAA History

Col Samuel E. Crosby Jr., assumed command of the 56 SOW on 5 Oct 1969; relieved by Col Edward J. Walsh Jr., on 8 Aug 1970.

2 OLAA pilots were awarded DFC’s for supporting SOG teams on 8Aug70. The two pilots were Capt. Richard Kent and Lt. Tom Stump.

OLAA Article Paste

OLAA-ID: 272-3      
Flight Date: 08 Aug 70
Pilot: Thomas K. Stump
Mission ID:
Tail #
Location: 278/38/103
Team Name: Gold Piece
Hours Flown:
  
Remarks: Bad Scene. ZPUs. AWS and Small Arms
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OLAA-ID: 272-3      
Flight Date: 08 Aug 70
Pilot: Richard B. Kent, III
Mission ID:
Tail #
Location: 278/38/103
Team Name: Gold Piece
Hours Flown:
  
Remarks: #Bad Scene. ZPUs. AWS and Small Arms
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