 CFII
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Posted: 7/2/2012 5:54:38 PM
[Last Edit: 7/2/2012 5:56:51 PM by CFII]
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - WBTV has learned the names of two members of the North Carolina National Guard who died when the C-130 tanker they were in crashed while battling a wildfire in South Dakota. According to family members, Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal and Master Sergeant Robert Cannon were killed when a C-130 Hercules belonging to the 145th Airlift Wing based out of Charlotte crashed on Sunday night. Military spokeswoman Capt. Ruth Castro tells The Associated Press that the tanker made at least two drops of fire retardant material on the White Draw fire on Sunday before crashing at about 6 p.m. "I'm afraid I have some disappointing news, some bad news today," said Lieutenant Colonel Robert Carver during a news conference on Monday afternoon. "The North Carolina Air National Guard and indeed the North Carolina National Guard and the Guard across the country are grieving today." Lt. Col. Carver told WBTV that the C-130 crashed around 6:30 p.m. Sunday night during a flight. LINK |
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Posted: 7/2/2012 6:25:17 PM
Combat isn't the only way to be killed. Training and peacetime operational missions can be more dangerous than we give credit for. Aerial Firefighting probably being one of the most dangerous missions out there.
Prayers for the families of the men and women carrying out these missions. Mike W |
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USMC88-93
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Posted: 7/2/2012 7:36:11 PM
Not calling Dupe on this however here is the link to the most recent discussion.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1338816_C_130_crash_in_South_Dakota__Anyone_have_any_more_info__It_was_fighting_the_fires_.html |
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JustinOK34
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Posted: 7/2/2012 10:00:24 PM
Any words on the other crew members? |
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CSM
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Posted: 7/3/2012 12:16:37 AM
Originally Posted By JustinOK34:
Any words on the other crew members? Rumor is that the AC and Engineer didn't make it... but I haven't seen anything official. Sad, and I pray for the families and survivors. |
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Posted: 7/3/2012 10:54:58 AM
Thanks for all the warm wishes guys.
See you out there. |
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