Tag Archives: Flight 923

Ahern Recalls Cold War Ditching of Flying Tiger 923

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Fred Caruso

Cold War Casualties by Garry Ahern, Dublin Ireland     On a late-September Sunday afternoon, I was a member of a small crowd gathered at Galley Head Lighthouse in West Cork. We were there for the unveiling of a plaque to … Continue reading →

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Those on board Flying Tiger 923 on the night of September 23, 1962

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Fred Caruso

Few details were available on survivors and deceased during the first days following the crash of Flying Tiger 923. One of the first stories was from the New York Times.  That story consisted of a list of those on the … Continue reading →

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Air Force Captain reflects on ditching-day horror

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Fred Caruso

[A number of stories were written about Dr. Figueroa, with nearly all focusing on his untiring and heroic ministering to the medical needs of fellow survivors. This is his story. It is about his experiences and feelings about the flight … Continue reading →

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Flying Tiger 923 story continues

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Fred Caruso

by Fred Caruso (aka Irish O’Caruso) September 23, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the crash of Flying Tiger Flight 923, when the Army-chartered aircraft was forced to ditch in the North Atlantic in the dark of night during a raging … Continue reading →

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Joseph Lewis and Michael Burnett: Like finding a needle in a hay stack

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Fred Caruso

The Incredible Sighting of the Ditching Location Still safe in the cabin, not far above water,  frightened passengers and crew were waiting for the final signal. They were waiting in a darkened cabin, waiting for word from Captain Murray. Then … Continue reading →

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Harry Benson: Retired Air Force Major feared engine trouble

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Fred Caruso

 “The engine was vibrating so severely I was afraid something might loosen in the connections of the fuel lines.” The following story was taken from an Associated Press newspaper report on the Civil Aeronautics Board inquiry in New York City … Continue reading →

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Rachael Hoopii: Hawaiian mother, daughters vanish into raging sea

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Fred Caruso

“I saw a child being thrown out a window by a man after the plane hit the Atlantic. The child was never seen again. The other child also vanished.” Rachael K. Hoopii, 32, of Waimanolo, Hawaii was on her way … Continue reading →

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Carol Ann Gould: Flight attendant on her day off

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Fred Caruso

It was supposed to be a day off for Flying Tiger Stewardess Carol Ann Gould. But the Flying Tiger Lines needed another flight attendant to accompany the 68 servicemen and their families to Frankfort, Germany. The appropriate officials of her … Continue reading →

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John Murray: Fate of 76 lives in Captain’s hands

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Fred Caruso

Captain John D. Murray, 44, of Oyster Bay, Long Island, knew 76 lives were at stake as he slowly brought down the Super Constellation in preparation for ditching in the howling winds and raging waves of the cold north Atlantic. … 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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