SSS memberDon Castleman, 82, born September 15, 1934 in Olney, TX passed away September 19, 2016 in Payson AZ. Don received a BA degree from North Texas State College in Denton, TX, and served as a fighter pilot in the USAF, visiting 34 different countries. He obtained an MBA from ASU, working in the savings and loan business, and later started two businesses of his own in Phoenix, before moving to Payson, AZ in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and 2 sons, Mark and Craig.
Today in History – May 5, 1969 – F-100D # 56-3214 out of Lakenheath suffers engine failure, pilot ejects
5 May 1969 – A USAF North American F-100D-70-NA Super Sabre, #56-3214, one of two Super Sabres from the 452nd TFS/81st TFW out of RAF Lakenheath, was on a gunnery mission over Holbeach Range, Cambs., UK. The plane suffered engine failure, forcing pilot Capt. R.E. Riggs to eject. The jet fighter impacted into farmland, missing