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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
8
A helicopter crew encounters heavy fire while attempting a rescue over Vietnam. Pilot XL and crew, including Lowman, contend with flak and dangerous terrain. They abandon landing, deploy gas to aid extraction, and take gunfire as they guide a downed pilot to safety, radioing distress as the mission unfolds.
An army helicopter rescue in combat zones saw SPAD escorts provide fire support and a perilous lift as a downed pilot clung to life. After a tense ascent amid flak and enemy pursuit, the crew secured the survivor, with the rescued pilot later expressing gratitude and a father’s hopes as another chapter in his service story began.
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