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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VSL_operation-uphold-democracy-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Operation Uphold Democracy was the name given to the restoration of the democracy in Haiti. The US, expecting civil unrest and military opposition, deployed a large force to the area, which could overcome any opposition and restore order to Hai…
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Violence in Somalia was precipitated by a series of civil war, famine, and disease which cost the lives of an estimated 350,000 people. In December 1992, US troops were sent to help contain the lawlessness in Somalia and create a safe environme…
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The O-1 was a two-seat observation aircraft built by Cessna, first delivered to the Air Force in 1957. These planes were used extensively in Southeast Asia as Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. Underwing pylons held smoke rockets, which were used…
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On the evening of 24 February 1967, Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks was flying his 488th combat mission as a Forward Air Controller. While covering South Vietnamese Army Rangers and their American advisors in the O-1E Bird Dog, he discovered a well-c…
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William Bird founded Bird Air in 1960 to support Special Operations Forces stationed in Southeast Asia. From 1960 until US withdrawal in April 1975, Bird Air and is complement of brave and skillful pilots flew many overt and covert missions in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRZ_air-america-memorial-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Air America's origin dates back to the secret CIA purchase of Civil Air Transport (CAT) assets in August 1950. Air America/CAT operations were initiated in response to covert transportation requirements during the Chinese Civil War and Korean C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRX_airman-first-class-john-lee-levitow-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Airman First Class John Levitow was a loadmaster aboard a C-47 gunship on a night combat air patrol mission near Long Binh Army Post, Republic of Vietnam, 24 February 1969. His aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire. The enemy fire wounded half the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRV_captain-steven-l-bennett-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
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 availabl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRR_ov-10-bronco-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The OV-10 was built by North American Rockwell and 157 were delivered to the USAF beginning in 1968. It arrived in Southeast Asia the same year and soon proved a rugged and reliable Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. Powered by two turboprop e…
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This memorial is dedicated to the tradition, courage and sacrifice of those who value her in the defense of this nation.
Of all the airplanes ever built, the C-47 has far surpassed the others in faithful service, dependability and achievement.
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