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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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John E. Jacobs

Preferred Name: Jake
Date of Birth: January 22, 1933
Highest Military Grade: Select
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Jake Jacobs flew the F-100 with the 522nd Tactical Fighter Squadron out of Cannon AFB, NM.

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  • 493rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Chaumont AB, France & RAFS Lakenheath, England
  • 522nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM (F-100)

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