More detail on this person: MAJ Tommy R Smith 20 JAN 78 CW3 James D. Thompson [P] MAJ Tommy R. Smith [P] PVT Walter J. Penchikowski MAJ Paul G. Schlude MAJ James R. Smith Turkey TUSLOG, DET 4 U-21F #66-18011 "ESEK 11" A/C crashed near the Black Sea coast on a snow-covered mountain top near Sinop on a return flight from Istanbul. While flying on actual instruments, crew used APN-158 weather radar to navigate and descend over mountainous terrain. During descent, the engine malfunctioned and A/C crashed into side of mountain.
Burial information: Springtown Cemetery, Springtown, TX
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