RIPKA JAMES F

CPT James F. Ripka was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/08/2012 at the age of 67.6 from Heart attack
Hampton, FL
Flight Class 71-38AF
Date of Birth 10/15/1944
Served in the U.S. Air Force
Served in Vietnam with 33 ARRS in 72-73
This information was provided by Filipinas T. Ripka (wife), SSN search Sep 2012

More detail on this person: My husband was assigned to 33rd ARRS (Air Rescue & Recovery Squadron) stationed in Okinawa. He was sent TDY to Vietnam in 1972-'73. He flew the "Jolly Green Giant" (H-3 helicopter).

Jim (my husband) died unexpectedly from a heart attack. He had already passed when I found him in our study. To this day, I am grieving.

From: Fe Ripka

This information was last updated 05/18/2016

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024