953 nut 59,746 #1 Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) 11-26-1968 Air Force helicopter pilot rescues Special Forces team While returning to base from another mission, Air Force 1st Lt. James P. Fleming and four other Bell UH-1F helicopter pilots get an urgent message from an Army Special Forces team pinned down by enemy fire. Although several of the other helicopters had to leave the area because of low fuel, Lieutenant Fleming and another pilot pressed on with the rescue effort. The first attempt failed because of intense ground fire, but refusing to abandon the Army green berets, Fleming managed to land and pick up the team. When he safely arrived at his base near Duc Co, it was discovered that his aircraft was nearly out of fuel. Lieutenant Fleming was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Edited November 26, 2016 by 953 nut 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #3 Posted November 26, 2016 Great story thanks for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,679 #4 Posted November 26, 2016 Another one of the HERO's that keep us FREE! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksawhero123 351 #5 Posted November 26, 2016 This world needs more salty men like Lt Fleming. Mark. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
