MULLINS ROBERT W

1LT Robert W. Mullins was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/30/1970 at the age of 27.1 from Crash
Date of Birth 06/11/1943
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
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More detail on this person: 1LT Robert W Mullins Crashed and damaged beyond repair at MCAS El Toro, CA JUL 30TH 1970, coming to rest some 50 yards from Air Force One. 1 immediate fatality, 4 survivors were admitted to Orange County Medical Center under critical condition. Crashed during a misjudged maximum effort landing - wings broke, fuselage ended up overturned, burned. Crew: Maj. Walter Zythewicz - Pilot, died August 7th, 1970 from his injuries. Capt. Robert B. Walls Jr - Pilot, died August 8th, 1970 from his injuries. Capt. Roger W. Mullins - Pilot, died in the crash. SSgt. Kenneth C. Davis - Flight Engineer, the only survivor, passed away in 2013. Cpl. Kenneth W. Metzdorf, died August 5th, 1970.

Burial information: Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, AR

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024