THOMPSON JAMES DANIEL

CW3 James Daniel Thompson was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/20/1978 at the age of 34.0 from A/C accident
Camden, AR
Flight Classes 69-41 and 69-39
Date of Birth 01/15/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 162 AHC in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam VULTURE 24
This information was provided by Robert L. Craft

More detail on this person: CW3 James D Thompson 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: Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden, AR

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Date posted on this site: 04/13/2025