condor Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 C-130 62-1840, 776 TCS, 314TCW in Vietnam flying the "Nha Trang" shuttle, under operation Peach Tree, was shot down on Oct 2, 1966 approximately 30 K south of Cam Ranh Bay. Five crew killed. Capt David A. Thorpe was Nav on the mission. Looking for info on mission, anything at all. Anyone who knew David, knowledgeable of mission, etc. would be appreciated. No details are available. Thanks from an old Vietnam era fighter pilot looking for some truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamMcGowan Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 That's the first time I've ever heard there was a code word for the routine night cargo missions. That crew was flying one when they hit a ridge between Cam Ranh and Nha Trang. I was there when it happened and knew some of the crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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