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Today in History – January 31, 1968 – F-100 pilots Maj Joe Bulger and 1Lt “Fearless” Fred Abrams are given the worst kind of mission

31 January 1968 – On the first full day of the Tet Offensive, Major Joe Bulger (Flight Lead) and 1Lt “Fearless” Fred Abrams were asked to bomb their own base. In the early hours of the day, Vietcong forces had launched an attack on Bien Hoa AB. “The whole east end was hot,” Abrams said.

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Bockelman, David Curtis

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David C. Bockelman

Preferred Name: Dave
Nickname/Call Sign: Bock
Highest Military Grade: 0-6 – Colonel
Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
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Biography
Pilot Information
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After serving with the 48th Tactical Fighter David worked as an Aircraft project manager for Hughes.

Units Assigned

  • 48th Tactical Fighter Wing (F-100)

Awards & Decorations

Air Medal
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Silver Star
Silver Star

Flight Info

T-38
B-47
0-1
F-100
FB-111
OV-11

Military & Civilian Education

Military Education:

  • 1962 USAFA

Civilian Education:

  • MS USC

 

David C Bockelman USAFA
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