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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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Ellis, James H.

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James H. Ellis

Preferred Name: Jim
Nickname/Call Sign: Bird Dog
Date of Birth: September 25, 1929
Highest Military Grade: Select
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  • 1954-1959 1st Fighter Day Squadron, George AFB, CA
  • 1959-1963 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Clark AFB, Philippines
  • 1961 USAF FWS
  • 1963-1967 4515th Combat Crew Training Squadron, Luke AFB AZ
  • 1968 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phan Rang AB, Vietnam (F-100)

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