RIP COL Bernard Fisher (Vietnam MOH)

[Mike11C11B]

Air Force Colonel Bernard Fisher passed away at age 87. Rest in peace, sir.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Francis_Fisher

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Blue Skies, Sir . . .Blue Skies.


RLTW!!!

[Steadfast]

Air Force Colonel Bernard Fisher passed away at age 87. Rest in peace, sir.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Francis_Fisher

[excerpt of link above]
The rescue at A Shau was similar to an event that occurred on August 4, 1944 during World War II.[3] On that date, Captain Richard "Dick" Willsie's P-38 was damaged by flak near Ploieşti, Romania. After both engines failed, Willsie crash-landed but was rescued from capture when Flight Officer Dick Andrews landed his P-38 on the field, squeezed Willsie into the cockpit, and flew back to base. By remarkable coincidence, both Willsie and Andrews were also involved in the A Shau rescue.[3] Willsie was the commanding officer of the 602nd Air Commando Squadron to which Myers was assigned, and Andrews flew top cover during the entire rescue.

Colonel Fisher learned from the best - just amazing - God speed sky Warrior - see you at the RP.
(~)

[RangerX]

Why do I feel like there is some archival footage of the rescue?

Those cockpit seats are small, his must have been modified to accommodate those giant brass balls.