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Today in History – July 15, 1967 – T.H. Herndon ejects from F-100D #563275

15 July 1967 – T.H. Herndon was flying F-100D #563275. Enroute to a target of 150 Vietcong in a treeline, he was hit by 57mm AAA during a climb. He ejected and was recovered by USAF Helo. Herndon was serving with the 531st TFS out of Bien Hoa AB.

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Rimkus, Algis Kazys

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Algis Kazys Rimkus

Preferred Name: Al
Nickname/Call Sign: Scurvy
Date of Birth: October 7, 1935
Highest Military Grade: 0-3 – Captain
Hometown: Dover, DE
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Pilot Information

After 2 years at Wheelus AB 1960-62, Al was assigned to the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron out of Cannon from 1962 – 1965 with TDY’s all over the world. He was in Vietnam for the start of the war and spent 8 months in country. After serving he became a pilot for United Airlines from 1965-2000 flying the DC-6/7/8, B-727, DC-10, B747.

Units Assigned

  • 7272nd ABW Wheelus, Libya
  • 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM

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Flight Info

F-100

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • 1958  University of Notre Dame (ROTC)

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