tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post3029786942305943682..comments2024-03-28T00:18:09.974-04:00Comments on Just An Earth-Bound Misfit, I : A Tragic Day for Army AviationComrade Misfithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404477636451308763noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post-59356555117513538672023-04-01T14:25:16.886-04:002023-04-01T14:25:16.886-04:00My father test flew 'nap of the earth, night f...My father test flew 'nap of the earth, night flying' helicopter systems at Hunter Liggett after three tours in Viet Nam as a pilot.<br /><br />He found that assignment scarier.plukyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741299620145240817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post-25984227665591322392023-03-30T20:45:53.450-04:002023-03-30T20:45:53.450-04:00A close friend of mine was killed on maneuvers fly...A close friend of mine was killed on maneuvers flying a helicopter off the California coast, as a rescue chopper for jets flying night flights while using night vision. The only thing they found of him was his helmet.<br />He went into the Air Force after college, to be a pilot, then left the Air Force and did some more college and enlisted in the U.S. Navy to be able to fly more. He was the typical All American Boy type, an over achiever and succeeded at everything he tried. His dad was the commander of an aircraft carrier. They came to our tiny town after he retired, due to having family there. His dad started an insurance business, which was a huge success. Dean was the young man's name, and the whole town was devastated when he perished. <br />Thank you for this post about the accident. And prayers for the families who are now facing the same loss that the family in my town did. No doubt most of them have a similar story to tell.pigpen51https://www.blogger.com/profile/01109289010634715497noreply@blogger.com