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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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Murphy, John T.

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John T. Murphy

Preferred Name: John
Nickname/Call Sign: Hostage Lima
Date of Birth: September 18, 1941
Highest Military Grade: Select
Hometown: Swanton, OH
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John Murphy flew the F-100 from 1972-1979 with the 180th Tactical Fighter Group of the OHANG. Prior to the OHANG, John was a Marine Corps pilot.

Units Assigned

  • 12/31/1961-6/1/1970 Pilot, Marine Corps Base Hawaii
    December 31, 1961 – June 1, 1970
  • 1972-1979 180th Tactical Fighter Group, OHANG (F-100)

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Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • 1959 Swanton High School
  • 1961 Otterbein College

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