evacuation report information
for 38 ARRS DET 5

For date 661005


38 ARRS DET 5 was a US Air Force unit
Primary service involved, US Air Force
Laos
Description: CPTs Leland T. Kennedy and Oliver E. O'Mara, both assigned to Detachment 5, 38th ARRS, piloted H-3s during a mission to rescue a downed F-4 crew in Laos. With an escort of "Sandy" aircraft, CPT O'Mara repeatedly attempted to reach the downed airmen, despite intense ground fire. CPT O'Mara's H-3 was damaged, forcing a withdrawal, but CPT Kennedy persisted, and after more unsuccessful attempts, his crew rescued the F-4 copilot.
Comments: CPT Kennedy, Leland T.; aircraft commander; ; CPT O'Mara Oliver E.; aircraft commander; ;

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