More detail on this person: James Wittman and
his wife and eldest daughter died in an aircraft
accident. He graduated from flight school with
Class 67-3. In Vietnam, he served with the 61st
Assault Helicopter Company in 1967-68. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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Date posted on this site:
03/10/2024
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From: Jim Beach
Just to let you know that his call sing was Black
Angel 15; it was not 17. He was a great
helicopter pilot, I was shot down with him twice
and it was his autorotation ability and never
loosing his cool that I give credit to saving our
lives. Thank you very much for your assistance.
He will forever remain in my memory.
From: "Scott DeArman"
I am Jim Wittman's youngest daughter. He died
May 11, 2003, with his wife and eldest daughter.
His son and two daughters survive him. Thanks to
Scott DeArman and Roger Lockshier for the stories
at the recent S.O.A.R. event, and to Dick Crawford
for getting those guys and my father recognized
for their brave service in Vietnam.
From: Tessa Wittman