Wednesday, October 29, 2025

History Watch | With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own

Article Title: With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own

Article Excerpt: "...Just one day later Bennett was flying a Bronco with U.S. Marine Capt. Michael Brown in the observer’s seat, providing reconnaissance, artillery adjustment and liaison for South Vietnamese Marines and a contingent of U.S. Marine advisors. ...Bennett’s plane was hit by an SA-7 missile, which severely damaged the left engine and left main landing gear. "

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com