OLAA Operating Date 15-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. 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

OLAA-ID: 279-5      
Flight Date: 15 Aug 70
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Remarks: DFC Mission(s)…2 Sorties for a surrounded team in mountainous terrain w/bad wx. 2 helicopters were destroyed and 4 others damaged as well as his own a/c.
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OLAA-ID: 279-6      
Flight Date: 15 Aug 70
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Remarks: Lt Kasbeer’s pin-point bombing effected the rescue of the team which was about to be overrun.
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