The Longest Flight

Tim Brady

The Longest Flight

U.S. Air Force

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Abstract

Recounts the last leg of a ferry mission in a C-7 from Southeast Asia to Okinawa where the aircraft experienced serious malfunctions. Rescue accomplished just short of destination with very minor injuries to flight crew after ditching.

Original language	American English
Journal	TAC Attack
Volume	12
State	Published - May 1 1972
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

aircraft ditching
overwater flights
C-7
HH-53C helicopter rescue crew

Disciplines

Aviation
Aviation Safety and Security

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The Longest Flight

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