backseatdriver Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) 20 years ago today, on 31 Jan 1991, SPIRIT 03, an AC-130H from the 16th SOS was shot down by a MANPAD while providing close air support for Marines during the Battle of Khafji. All 14 crewmembers died. It was the single largest loss of Air Force personnel during the Gulf War. Please take a moment to remember their sacrifice... Major Paul J. Weaver - Pilot Captain Clifford Bland, Jr. - Co-Pilot Captain Dixon L. Walters - Electronic Warfare Officer Captain Arthur Galvan - Fire Control Officer Captain William D. Grimm - Navigator Senior Master Sergeant Paul G. Buege - Sensor Operator Senior Master Sergeant James B. May II, Gunner Technical Sergeant Robert K. Hodges - Gunner Technical Sergeant John L. Oelschlager - Gunner Staff Sergeant Timothy R. Harrison - Gunner Staff Sergeant John P. Blessinger - Sensor Operator Staff Sergeant Mark J. Schmauss - Illuminator Operator Staff Sergeant Damon J. Kanuha - Flight Engineer Sergeant Barry M. Clark - Gunner Here's a toast... Edited January 31, 2011 by backseatdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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