Despite harsh weather, time, elevation and the odds: Identity. It was a fingerprint found in the ice last year that led to the discovery of 31-year-old Detroit U.S. Air Force Capt. William “Bill” Coombs, whose … Read More
A Recovery Mission Continues—Nearly Seven Decades Later
In 1952, a C-124 flew straight into a remote Alaskan mountain top, killing all aboard. Here’s the story of what it’s taking to bring them home. In the 1950s, the C-124 was the largest … Read More
Keep The Faith (on finding our Operational Loss) – Tonja Anderson-Dell
Tonja Anderson-Dell is a Best Selling Author of the book “Gifts From a Glacier: The Quest for an American Flag and 52 Souls.” Tonja Anderson-Dell is a Blue Star Mom, Gold Star family member, and she is … Read More
Nonprofit searching for missing service members feels impact from pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. — The flag, coins and pieces from the wreckage of an airplane are reminders for Tonja Anderson-Dell of her grandfather and her new mission — helping families find missing service members. “My … Read More
C-119 Fairchild Flying Boxcar Gamble Chalk 1
Status: Date: Friday 7 November 1952 Time: ca 02:30 Type: Fairchild C-119C-22-FA Flying Boxcar Operator: United States Air Force – USAF Registration: 51-2560 C/n / msn: 10518 First flight: Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney R-4360-20WA … Read More