HMM-263 Down Helicopter 9-16-66

[usmcgunny]

Looking for pilot, co-pilot, crew chief
Helicopter was on routine mail run mission when diverted to emergency resupply


Recently talked to Ron Luks who confirmed that he was my crew chief at the time of the incident and found more information besides

Thanks Ron

Semper Fi

"Gohan"

Paul Rice

[Ron Klinker]

Paul...
Please see NOTAM Board "looking for you" section for my entry (photo's 3161 / 4775). Jim Vaughn and I were involved in the aftermath of your incident. We are still together.
Hope all is well with you and all involved.
S/F
Ron Klinker

[GEORGE CURTIS]

http://www.popasmoke.com/visions/image.php?source=3161

http://www.popasmoke.com/visions/image.php?source=4775

[cherbonnier]

Looking for pilot, co-pilot, crew chief
Helicopter was on routine mail run mission when diverted to emergency resupply


Recently talked to Ron Luks who confirmed that he was my crew chief at the time of the incident and found more information besides

Thanks Ron

Semper Fi

"Gohan"

Paul Rice

From: Mike Cherbonnier, I was the co-pilot on the flight on 9-16-06
e-mail address mikec@chergroup.com
ron has some pictures of the bird and posted them at pop a smoke

I came out ok on that flight but was wia shorty afterward and returned to the states.