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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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Kirkhuff, James L.

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James L. Kirkhuff

Preferred Name: Jim
Nickname/Call Sign: José
Date of Birth: December 27, 1941
Highest Military Grade: Select
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Jim Kirkhuff flew the F-100 from 1966-1970 with the 137th Tactical Fighter Squadron/184th Tactical Fighter Group.

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  • 1966-1970 127th Tactical Fighter Squadron/184th Tactical Fighter Group (F-100C)

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On October 7, 1969, Jim Kirkuff suffered a flame out on approach to Tinker AFB and crashed in a suburb. Pilot Capt James L. Kirkhuff ejected safely, but student James Robert Nelms was killed.

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