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QT-2PC (Alphabetically):
Cross, USN BM2 (E5) J. E. Maintenance Helper
Dorsey, USAF TSGT (E6) R. P. Tech Inspector
Dwyer, USA PFC (E3) P. E. Avionics Maintenance
Fink, USA PFC (E3) D. R, Clerk Typist
Howie, USA Spec 4 Chris Avionics ( RAC Volunteer)
Jackson, USA PFCE3) .R. L POL
James, Capt Henry (Hank) Observer & Supply OIC
Kanellos, USA SP4 (E4) C. Supply NCOIC
Lewis, USA SP5 (E5) W. E. Crew Chief
Mitchell, Chief Machinist Mate Don
Morris, USN MMC (E7) J. V. NCOIC/Maintenance Team Leader
Oiler, USA SSGT (E6) D. E. Avionics Maintenance NCO
Robles, USN YN3 (E4) Operations NCO, Admin Clerk
Smith, USA Jim Cmd Sgt Maj (ret) Maintenance Sgt, MX Shop (X-35)
Smith, USA SP5 (E5) J. L. (Smitty) Fixed Wing Maintenance
Stuart, USA PFC (E3) O.F. Avionics Maintenance
Wettach, USA PFC (E3) Richard (Dick) J. POL (1)
Zoegner, USA LT Heinz Herman Maintenance Officer.
Notes:
1. Pathfinder, Purple Heart during ‘68 TET
QT-2PCII (Alphabetically):
Angelvich, Jack R. USA Sp4
Belgum, James R. USA Sp4
Bouslay, USA Sgt. Floyd R. Crew Chief
Bringuel, Capt, Andrew Pilot
Durkin, USA Sgt Terrence (Terry)
Kiefer, USA LT Karl F. Observer
Mulusiane, USA Spec4
Munson, USA Capt Merton Pilot
Nelson, USA Sgt Daniel L.
Ogletree, USA LT William Clay Pilot
Schmidt, USA Sgt. William J. Avionics
Schneeman, Major Douglas Pilot, Commanding Officer
Tielkemeijer, USA Spec. Lodewijk (Tiny)
Wilson, USA PFC Thomas E.
Yates, USA Capt Walter H. Jr. Pilot
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| Aircrew:
QT-2PC (Alphabetically):
QT-2PC Aircrew Military Personnel (Alphabetically)
Bell, USAF MAJ Charles A. USAF Liaison Officer, Pilot(1)
Bowers, USN LTJG R. K. NILO Intelligence Officer, Observer
Evans, USN LTJG W. R. (Dick/Rich) Asst. Operations Officer, Observer
Horn, USN Capt. (Ret) Leslie J. Project Officer, Pilot
Hurst, USA PFC (E3) Wilson Randolph Airborne Observer (AO) (2)
James, USA CPT Henry (Hank) L. Supply Officer, Observer
Lakeway, USN Cdr (ret) Fred J. Asst. operations Officer
McCarty (E4) Airborne Observer (AO)
Munson, USA Capt. Merton E.
Nordwall, USN Capt. (ret) Bruce D. Project Officer, Pilot
Tobey, USAF Dave W. USAF 7th AF Liaison, Pilot
Walts, USA Col (ret) Charles C. Sr. Project Officer, Pilot
Wanner, USMC (then MAJ) B. W.(Sandy) USMC Liaison, FAC/FO
Zoegner, USA LT Heinz Herman Maintenance Officer.
Notes:
1. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross.
2. AO on Bell's DFC Mission
QT-2PCII (Alphabetically):
Bringuel, USA Maj. (ret) Andrew (Andy) J.
Kiefer, Karl F. USA Lt./Observer
Munson, USA Capt. Merton E.
Schneeman, USA (then Maj.) Col (ret) Douglas Commanding Officer
Yates, USA (then Capt) MG (Ret) H. Walter, Jr.
Notes:
1. It has been reported that the VC new of the Prize Crew Project and placed a "priced on the head" of any Prize Crew member.
2. Pictures were generally dissallowed on Prize CrewII by military leaders, so only "unauthorized" images (if they exist) may be available. Some "bootleg" images may become available in the future.
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| Bell and Bowers |
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| Bell & Tobey |
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| Bowers & Horn |
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| Bowers & Bell |
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| James & Bell |
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| Prize Crew Aircrew Huddle in Soc Trang Hanger |
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| USA PFC Observer W. R. Hurst |
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| Bell & Tobey |
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| Bowers Prefilghts |
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| Bowers post mission |
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| Evans, Bowers, Horn & Nordwall (Pre TET) |
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| Bowers, Tobey, Evans, Wanner & Munson |
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| USN LtJG R. K. Bowers |
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| USA General ? (help) and LMSC Curtis |
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| Les Horn and Bill Nance |
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| USA Gen ?(help), Walts, Curtis & Stith |
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| Stith, General ?(help) Curtis & Gen Staff |
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| Walts, Nordwall (briefing) Gen ? (help) |
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| Walts General ?(help) & Staff |
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| Walts, Sullivan, Stith, Scott & Curtis |
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| Hall, Walts, Horn & Roberts |
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| USA Spec Patrick Dwyer |
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| SGT, Big Jane, and Stith |
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CHARLES A. BELL For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight; Major Bell distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement on 18 February 1968 while operating a lone, unarmed, extremely vulnerable experimental aircraft over Can Tho, Republic of Vietnam where sections of that city and an airfield had come under heavy hostile mortar and recoilless rifle fire. Enemy 50 caliber air defense weapons were also strategically placed around the city. Totally disregarding the hazard of enemy fire from the air defense weapons and incoming friendly artillery rounds, Major Bell repeatedly circled over and around Can Tho while directing and controlling a withering fire from four United States Army helicopter gunships, one Air Force fixed wing gunship and two Navy river patrol hosts. He remained on station approximately two hours and departed only when the enemy was compelled to break off the attack and withdraw. He was then informed by radio that his home base was under heavy mortar and ground attack. Assessing his available fuel and closest suitable alternate airfield, he elected to fly to Vung Tau. About 30 minutes from this alternate he was advised that the wind at Vung Tau had increased to above the safety limits for his aircraft. Unable to obtain contact with search radar and with no reliable navigational aids, he proceeded under marginal weather conditions to a safe landing at Bien Hoa with a minimum quantity of fuel remaining. Major Bell's extraordinary achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
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