20th Tactical Air Support Squadron
On 29 June, 1972, Captain Steven L. Bennett and a Marine observer were flying near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. Responding to a call from a South Vietnamese unit pinned down by the enemy, he requested tactical air support, but none was available. Captain Bennett elected to strafe the enemy positions, and made four successful attacks in his lightly armedHM Number | HM1VRV |
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Placed By | The Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park Council |
Marker Condition | No reports yet |
Date Added | Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at 1:02pm PST -08:00 |
UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 16R E 528768 N 3364852 |
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Decimal Degrees | 30.41538333, -86.70046667 |
Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 30° 24.923', W 86° 42.028' |
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 30° 24' 55.38" N, 86° 42' 1.68" W |
Driving Directions | Google Maps |
Area Code(s) | 850 |
Closest Postal Address | At or near 315 Independence Rd, Hurlburt Field FL 32544, US |
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