E. L. Foss

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Lcdr R. D. Nichols/Lt(jg) Rick Grant/AX3 Gary Smith/AMH2 Royce Roberts are vectored to search for and rescue a downed pilot A-4E Skyhawk (BuNo 150040) pilot from the USS Ranger (CVA-61). Lt E. L. Foss from VA-55 is eventually located and rescued approximately 1,300 yards off the NVN coast in an area known to be heavily defended by AAA and automatic weapons. Read After Action Report. Read rescue synopsis. |
Created: 04/19/09