Today in History – July 8, 1970 – 1Lt D.P. Egelston flying F-100D #552943 ejects

8 July 1970 – 1Lt D.P. Egelston’s F-100D #552943 is hit by gunfire while flying over Southeast Asia. He ejects and is rescued by an Army Helo and is uninjured. D.P. was assigned to the 615TFS out of Phan Rang.

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