Base
was on a general recall at about 1800L and subsequently
put under yellow alert. Returned to Ops Normal by Sunday
morning.
Medevac
- Result of HH-53 accident which occurred at 1330 on
Jolly Green parking ramp. Aircraft struck A-Frame work
tower w/blade tips which released blade weights &
other chunks of metal. Weights struck marshaller directly
ahead of aircraft plus three other 40th
aircraft. Victim was a maintenance man assigned to 40th
TDY from Hill AFB. Jolly Green 53 was deployed to medevac
the patient to Udorn. Jolly Green 53 departed at 1500 and
arrived Udorn at 1545. Patient was off-loaded and J.G. 53
RTB. Report received at 1930 that patient was out of
surgery and in good condition. Crew of Jolly Green 53
were:
Capt.
Walls - Aircraft Commander
2Lt
Norman - Co-pilot
Sgt
Roundtree - Flt. Mech.
Sgt.
Parker - Pararescue
Sgt.
Carpenter - Pararescue
Additional
crew members were:
1Lt
Thompson - Flt Nurse
SSgt
Etperson - Med. Tech
As
a result of the accident last Sunday an investigation has
been iniated. Col Downing, Vice-Commander 41st
ARRWg, arrived last night. Capt Lewis, scheduled to
arrive tomorrow night, is to head the investigation.
Lt
Col McMonigle, new commander, arrives.
Change
of Command ceremony at 1500 Commanders Call. Lt Col
Kamhoot relinquished command of the 40th
Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron to Lt Col
McMonigle. - then that night Kamhoot took a barrage of
hits for many alleged and factual instances of
malfeasance, ineptitude, and pervision. "Barry's
Banana Bandits" brought in a dandy tree as at least
15 souls were painted.
Lt.
Cooper (USCG) is glad to get out of the Air Force and
return to "the real rescue outfit" at a Coast
Guard station at Cape Cod Mass.
Lt.
McCormack (USCG) leaves for U.S. & St. Petersburg,
Fla. AMF.
