Category Archives: rescue teams

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Joseph Lewis and Michael Burnett: AF C-118 were eyes and ears of rescue

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Fred Caruso

“We’re trying to start engine three.” And then a few seconds later, “We’ve lost another engine. We’re going to ditch.” For hours, the crew of an Air Force C-118 Globe Master were the only eyes and ears for the rescue … Continue reading →

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Not your typical airplane crash

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Fred Caruso

The Flying Tiger crash was not your typical disaster in many ways, beginning with the fact that it was not simply a big bang crash, but was a disaster drawn out for many hours and even into days! The drama … Continue reading →

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