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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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Loftus, Martin J.

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Martin Joseph Loftus

Preferred Name: Marty
Date of Birth: June 19, 1928
Highest Military Grade: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Hometown: Throop, PA
Headed West Date: May 24, 2011
Biography
Pilot Information

Marty Loftus served in the USAF for 21 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart, Executive Club, Order of Daedalians, NRA, life member of MOAA, Sabre Pilots Association, and Super Sabre Society.

Units Assigned

  • 1955 – 1959 Columbus, OH (F-86)
  • Korea
  • 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron/405th Fighter Wing , “The Buzzards”
  • 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-100)
  • 1980 Retired USAF, Cannon AFB, NM

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Flight Info

F-86
F-100

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • MBA, ENMU

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