2005

22may72

66‑7462 F‑4D LP 35th TFS/3rd TFW, nr Ouang Tri, SVN, hit by a SAM, 2 crew ejected and were rescued

24may72 156877 A‑7E NL410 VA‑94, Gulf of Tonkin 25 M SE of Haiphong, NVN, hit by SAM while attacking SAM site 8 M NE of

Haiphong. Turned towards sea, lost hydraulics and engine power, pilot ejected and was

rescued by Navy SH‑3

150311 F‑SJ NP 201 VF‑24, NVN, hit by SAM, pilot captured

25may72

67‑14678 OV‑10A 20th TASS/366th TFW, 7 M N of Hue, SVN, hit by SA‑7 SAM, 2 crew ejected and rescued by

VNAF helicopter

26may72 153508 TA‑4F Y V H&MS‑15, 10 M SE of Da Nang, SVN, damaged by SA‑7 SAM while strafing enemy tank 15 M

NW of Hue, almost made R back to base, 2 crew ejected and survived

66‑7621 F‑4D 366th TFW, S of Khe Sanh, SVN, hit by AAA, 2 crew ejected and were rescued

27may72 154197 A‑4F NP S VA‑55, Gulf of Tonkin oft NVN, crashed during launch from USS Hancock, pilot ejected and was

rescued

155048 A‑4F NP 512 VA‑55. 14 M S of Vinh, NVN, hit in port wing by AAA, pilot captured

29may72 155650 A‑6A NIL 503 VMA(AW)‑224, Gulf of Tonkin 75 M SE of Haiphong, NVN, hit by AAA three times during ap

proach to target at Uong Bi railway yard 12 M NE of Haiphong Wing caught fire during last hit

and crew ejected as fire burned through wing spar, 2 crew ejected and rescued by Navy HH‑3A

On June 21, 1972, CDR Sam Flynn, XO of the VF-31 Tomcatters, and his NFO, LT Bill John, were leading a section of F-4 Phantoms during the second alpha strike of the day by CVW-3 aboard USS Saratoga, operating from Yankee Station in the Gulf of Tonkin. They had set up a barrier between Hanoi's Phuc Yen airfield and the strike group. The Phantom crew spotted a flight of three North Vietnamese MiG-21s. CDR Flynn was maneuvering into position to fire when his wingman reported he was under fire by enemy Atoll missiles from another MiG. Flynn broke off his engagement and maneuvered against the MiG-21 attacking his wingman. Flynn fired his Sidewinder and hit the MiG. Its tail blew off and the pilot ejected.

08jun72 67‑0303 F‑4E ii 34th TFS/388th TFW, in sea off Minh Moo in DMZ, NVN, hit by AAA, pilot captured, WSO

rescued by Navy helicopter

12jun72

67‑0365 F‑4E ZF g 308th TFS/31st TFW, N of Tuyen Quang, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, 2 crew captured

16jun72 145613 RF‑8G NF 60 VFP‑63 Det.3, in Gulf of Tonkin 70 M off Thanh Hoa, NVN, hit by 37mm AAA during recce

mission over Thanh Hoa bridge, caught fire headed out to sea, pilot ejected and rescued by

Navy SH‑3

17jun72

157531 A‑7E NH 3 VA‑192, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, damaged by 2 SAMs nr Thanh Hoa and lost hydraulics. Made i

back to the USS Kitty Hawk but lost control when aircraft started to roll on approach, pilot

ejected and was rescued

18jun72 69‑6349 A‑378 CF 8th SOS/377th ABW, 2 NM NE of Tan Son Nhut AB, SVN, operational accident, pilot ejected safely

19jun72

157273 F‑4J NH 107 VF‑213, Gulf of Tonkin 100 M off Minh, NVN, hit by 23mm AAA during BARCAP mission over

Hon Nieu island, nr Vinh. Headed back to carver but lost hydraulics and finally lost control, 2

crew rescued

20jun72

150923 F‑8J NP 102 VF‑211, N of A Shau valley, NW of Hue, SVN, hit by 37mm AAA during strafing run. Lost contrc

when hydraulics and flight controls failed and aircraft entered flat spin, pilot rescued

211,n72 69‑0282 F‑4E SA 334th TFS/4th TFW, nr Piu The, 40 M NW of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, 2 crew

captured

24jun72 66‑7636 F‑4D FA 25th TFS/8th TFW, W of Hoa Binh, nr Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, pilot killed, WSO

captured

68‑0315 F‑4E LC 421st TFS/366th TFW, 60 M WNW of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, 2 crew captured

261un72 158364 F‑4J INE VF‑154, nr NAS Fallon, NV, USA, collided with F‑4J 158379 during simulated airstrike, 1 pilot

killed, 3 safe

158379 F‑4J NE VF‑154, nr NAS Fallon, NV, USA, collided with F‑4J 158364 during simulated airstrike, 1 pilot

killed, 3 safe

271un72

67‑0243 F‑4E ZF g 308th TFS/31st TFW, 40 M W of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, 2 crew captured

68‑0314 F‑4E ZF g 308th TFS/31st TFW, nr Gia Lam AP, E of Hanoi, NVN, hit by SAM, pilot killed, WSO captured

69‑7271 F‑4E 366th TFW, 80 M W of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, pilot rescued, WSO captured

69‑7296 F‑4E 366th TFW, 80 M W of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, pilot rescued, WSO captured

301un72

67‑14700 OV‑10A 20th TASS/6498th ABW, 8 M SE of Quang Tri, SVN, hit by ground fire, pilot ejected and was

rescued by ground forces, observer killed

1jul72 67‑0277 F‑4E ii 34th TFS/388th TFW, 8 M SE of Kep AB, 10 M N of Hanoi, NVN, hit by SAM, 2 crew captured

02ju172

03ju172 69‑0289 F‑4E ® 58th TFS/33rd TFW, 15 M SW of Ha Tinh, 30 M S of Vinh, NVN, hit by AAA, pilot killed, WSO

captured

951U172 A‑378 CF 8th SOS/377th ABW, 10 M SW of Hue, SVN, shot down by SA‑7 missile, pilot ejected and

rescued

66‑7680 F‑4D FG 433rd TFS/8th TFW, Gulf of Tonkin 35 M NE of DMZ, NVN, hit and damaged by SAM lust E of Kep

AB, Flew out to sea and finally lost control, 2 crew ejected and rescued by USAF helicopter

67‑0296 F‑4E ii 34th TFS/388th TFW, 8 M E of Kee AB, nr Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21 PFM, 2 crew

captured

67‑0339 F‑4E ii 34th TFS/388th TFW, 20 M NE of Kee AB, nr Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21 PFM, 2 crew

captured

56‑1612 T‑33A 4 M NNE of Don Muang AP, Thailand, crew OK

071u172 155690 A‑6A ED 11 VMA(AW)‑533, 5 M S of Khe Sanh, SVN, hit by AAA during pull‑up from target run and caught

fire, pilot captured, BIN killed

59‑2600 B‑52G 43rd SW, in Pacific nr Andersen AFB, Guam, stalled and crashed shortly after take‑off, 1 killed.

6 survived

08jul72 69‑7563 F‑4E LA 4th TFS/366th TFW, N of Udom, Thailand, damaged by a MiG‑21 45 M SW of Hanoi, crashed in

Thailand, 2 crew rescued

101u172

155803 F‑4J AC 2 VF‑103, 7 M W of Kep AB, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑17, 2 crew captured

66‑7707 F‑4D FA 25th TFS/8th TFW, Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, main tyres blew during take‑off, aircraft caught fire

and caught the barrier. finally bombs exploded, 2 crew safe

11p172 155046 A‑4F NP 501 VA‑55, nr Duy Tien, c20 M SW of Hai Duong, c20 M S of Hanoi, NVN, hit by SAM, caught fire

and lost control, pilot captured

17ju172

156771 A‑7C AJ 401 VA‑86, 15 M NE of Da Nang, SVN, F‑4D 66‑8772 was flying lead in LORAN mission in formation

with A‑7Cs 156771 & 156792. Upon dropping bombs one exploded, badly damaging all 3

aircraft. Lost fuel rapidly and ran out, pilot ejected and was rescued by USAF helicopter i

156792 A‑7C AJ 405 VA‑86, just S of Hue, SVN, F‑4D 66‑8772 was flying lead in LORAN mission in formation with A

7Cs 156771 & 156792. Upon dropping bombs one exploded, badly damaging all 3 aircraft. r

Caught fire which burned through controls, pilot effected and was rescued

66‑8772 F‑4D FP 497th TFS/8th TFW, 20 M SW of Hue, SVN, F‑4D 66‑8772 was flying lead in LORAN mission in

formation with A‑7Cs 156771 & 156792. Upon dropping bombs one exploded, badly damaging

all 3 aircraft. Caught fire, pilot survived, WSO ejected but died of injuries

19ju172 66‑0253 F‑4D HO 7th TFS/49th TFW, in sea 5 M oft Quang Tn, SVN, hit by 37mm AAA while attacking enemy bun

kers 2 M E of Quang Tri. 2 crew ejected and rescued by Navy ship ' 1

64‑17978 SR‑71A 9th SRW, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan, ran off runway in strong crosswinds and hit a concretf

structure, crew ejected safely

22ju172 146873 RF‑8G NF 6 VFP‑63 Det.3, nr Prong Bai, c10 M N of Quynh Lou, c40 M SSW of Thanh Hoa, NVN, hit by AAA

m cockpit which caused ejection seat to fire, pilot captured

23ju172

154532 A‑7B NF 4 VA‑56, Gulf of Tonkin 40 M off Thanh Hoa, NVN, hit by AAA, turned around towards coast. ?'

Engine was damaged by debris and failed on way back to carrier, pilot ejected and was

rescued

24ju172 66‑0369 F‑4E LC 421st TFS/366th TFW, Gulf of Tonkin 25 M SE of Haiphong, NVN, damaged by a MIG‑21 over

Kep AB, crashed later on, 2 crew rescued by Navy HH‑3A

29ju172 66‑0367 F‑4E LA 4th TFS/366th TFW, 15 M NE of Kep AB, c50 M E of Thai Nguyen, NVN, shat down by a MIG‑21

caugh tfire, 2 crew captured

62‑4443 F‑1056 JB 17th WWS/388th TFW, in sea 20 M NE of Da Nang, SVN, right wing damaged when Sidewinde ..

missile fired at a MiG exploded prematurely, both crew ejected safely and were rescued by

USMC helicopters "

30p172 56‑0677 B‑52D 307th SW, 1 h M N of At Samat, Thailand, lightning strike and fire knocked out instruments, 5

killed, 1 survived

66‑7576 F‑4D FO 435th TFS/8th TFW, 5 M E of Hanoi, NVN, hit by SAM, 2 crew captured

6-7-1972
RAAF Mirag A3-98 of 3 Sqn JahoreHQBUT DetA. Crashed 30 miles from Tengah on fire. The
pilot F/Off J.W. Kindler ejected at 5,500ft., 350kts. Lost his helmet. Landed in clear area. Used his
PRC-90 to talk to rescue helicopter. Picked up 15 - 20 minutes later.
[Martin-Baker OM4, Parachute Mirage Horseshoe Pack]
[Australian Listing]

1-8-1972
USN Crusader RF-8G, BuNo. 145636 of VFP-63. Ejected in US.
[Martin-Baker]
[crusader book]

4-8-1972 [possibly 4-8-1972]
RAAF Mirage A3-4 of ARDU crashed near Avalon RAAF Base, [Melbourne/Victoria]? following
engine flame out. Pilot Flt. Lt. Robert Richardson ejected safely 800ft., 22m.p.h.
[Martin-Baker]
[Australian listing]

10-8-1972
RAF Hunter F6 XF387 of 4 TFS. Crashed near Valley, Anglesey, North Wales following a mid-air
collision with Hunter F6 XF384. [see next entry] Pilot ejected.
[Martin-Baker]
[bmalog/37]

10-8-1972
RAF Hunter F6 XF384 of 4 TFS. Crashed near Valley, Anglesey, North Wales following a mid-air
collision with Hunter F6 XF387. [see previous entry] Pilot ejected.
[Martin-Baker]
[bmalog/37]

12-8-1972
USA Grumman OV-1D Mohawk Sn. 69-17025 crashed in [SEA Conflict due to enemy action].
Pilot unable to maintain control of aircraft after engine failure on take-off. Pilot ejected when he
realised that full left aileron and rudder were insufficient to prevent aircrft from rolling to the right.
[USlisting]

aug72 F‑4 USAF, Nellis AFB ranges, NV, USA, during nighttime attack training mission, 2 crew killed

02aug72 155817 F‑4J WT 17 VMFA‑232, at Nam Phong AB, Thailand, ran out of fuel on approach, 2 crew ejected safely

O6aug72 153147 A‑7A AC 407 VA‑105, nit My Ngoc, 20 M NW of Vinh, NVN, either hit by SAM or by 37mm AAA, pilot ejected

154508 A‑78 NF 4 VA‑56, S of Uong Bi, 10 M NE of Haiphong, NVN, hit by SAM, pilot ejected and was captured

65‑0599 F‑4D HB 7th TFS/49th TFW, in sea 15 M N of Da Nang, SVN, hit by automatic weapons fire during bomb

t0aug72 66‑0281 F‑4D HC 8th TFS/49th TFW, nit Upon RTAFB, Thailand, crashed shortly after take‑off, 2 crew killed

12aug72 62‑1853 C‑130E DL 776th TAS/314th TAW, nit Soc Trang AB, SVN, engine hit by small arms fire during take‑off, 30

150336 F‑8J NP 2 VF‑24, Gulf of Tonkin ci25 M E of Vinh, NVN, crashed during night approach to USS Hancock,

13aug72 68‑0604 RF‑4C OZ 14th TRS/432nd TRW, or Kmh Mon, c15 M NW of Dong Ha in DMZ, NVN, hit by 57mm AAA, pilot

67‑15531 AH‑1G D/17th CAV, Thua Thien province, SVN, hit by ground fire, 1 killed, 1 injured

t6aug72 157262 F‑4J NH 211 VF‑114, nr Dong Trieu, c20 M NW of Haiphong, NVN, hit by SAM, 2 crew killed

17aug72 153207 A‑7A AC 306 VA‑37, c25 M SW of Haiphong, NVN, hit by SAM nr Phu Ly. Caught fire and lost fuel, pilot turned

towards coast. Engine failed before he was able to reach the coast, pilot ejected and was

68‑10361 HH‑53C 37th ARRS, Da Nang AB, SVN, destroyed by VC rocket attack on the base, no crew

68‑10980 O‑2A 20th TASS/6498th ABW, Da Nang AB, SVN, destroyed by VC rocket attack on the base, no crew

19aug72 157018 A‑6A NH 502 VA‑52, Gulf of Tonkin, c20 M E of Cam Pha, NVN, disappeared, 2 crew killed

69‑0355 RF‑4C OZ 14th TRS/432nd TRW, 8 M NE of Kep AB, NE of Bac Giang, NE of Hanoi, NVN, hit by SAM, pilot

70‑1547 QU‑22B 554th RS/56th SOW, in SEA, pilot lost control in heavy turbulence, pilot survived

21aug72 64‑0824 F‑4C WR 81st TFW, into North Sea off Lowestoft, Norfolk, UK, collided with 64‑0812 which landed safely

68‑0477 F‑4E LC 421st TFS/366th TFW, Cua Viet River, Quang Tri city, SVN, hit by 14.Smm AAA which separated

25aug72 153020 F‑4B NF 100 VF‑161, 20 M NE of Nam Dinh, c15 M W of Haiphong, NVN, hit by SAM, pilot killed, RIO captured

66‑7482 F‑4D OC 13th TFS/432nd TRW, Gulf of Tonkin c45 M NE of Vinh, NVN, hit by 37mm AAA 30 M N of

70‑1546 QU‑22B 554th RS/56th SOW, Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Thailand, engine failed during take‑off, pilot

26aug72 155811 F‑4J WT 10 VMFA‑232, nr Muong Lat, on Laos/NVN border, inside NVN, shot down by a MiG, pilot killed on

27aug72 151013 F‑4B NF 210 VF‑151, nr Phu Nho Quan, W of Lac Thuy, c40 M S of Hanoi, NVN, hit by SAM, 2 crew captured

30aug72 62‑4314 F‑105D WA bky 57th FWW, Nellis AFB, NV, USA, pylon separated from wing during final approach

13sep72 153854 F‑4J AJ 103 VF‑74, on USS America in Gulf of Tonkin, NVN, crashed during night landing, pilot killed, RIO

5-9-1972
USN Crusader RF-8G, BuNo. 146861 of VFP-63. CVA-19. Ejected in Vietnam. Non-combat.
[Martin-Baker]
[crusader book]

6-9-1972
RAF Lightning T5 XS455/T of 5 Sqn. Crashed into the North Sea off Spurn Head, Humberside.
The pilot had ejected after hydraulic failure.
[Martin-Baker]
[bmal/183] & [bmalog/37]

68‑0335 F‑4E LC 421st TFS/366th TFW, nr Lat Sen, nr Ban Phianglovang. Laos. hit by 12.7 mm AAA, possibly

05sep72 146861 RF‑8G NP 600 VFP‑63 det.1, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, collided with F‑8J! 150299 during refueling, pilot ejected

150299 F‑8J NP 2 VF‑24, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, collided with RF‑SG 146861 during refueling, pilot ejected and

09sep72 69‑7565 F‑4E ZF 307th TFS/31st TFW, Laos, hit by AAA 10 M N of Hanoi. Started to lose fuel and crew finally

69‑7251 F‑4E SJ g 335th TFS/4th TFW, W of Deng Hoi, NVN, hit by 23mm AAA, 2 crew ejected and were rescued

11sep72 154784 F‑4J AJ 206 VMFA‑333, Gulf of Tonkin 45 M S of Haiphong, NVN, hit by SAM over Haiphong, 2 crew ejected

155526 F‑4J AJ 201 VMFA‑333, Gulf of Tonkin 35 M SE of Haiphong, NVN, hit by SAM over Haiphong after shooting

69‑0288 F‑4E SJ 335th TFS/4th TFW, 15 M NE of Kep AB, or Huu Lung, NE of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG

65‑5703 F‑111A 6510th TW. 10 M N of Edwards AFB, CA, USA, during spin tests, recovery parachute failed,

66‑8785 F‑4D OY 555th TFS/432nd TRW, Gulf of Tonkin 35 M NE of Dong Hoi, NVN, hit by AAA while attacking

67‑14640 OV‑10A 20th TASS/6498th ABW, nr Thach Tru, 15 M S of Quang Tri, SVN, hit by AAA, 2 crew ejected

65‑0593 F‑4D >, nr Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, systems failure caused fire in cockpit, 2 crew ejected safely

68‑3810 OV‑10A 23rd TASS/56th SOW, over Ho Chi Minh trail. Laos, engine failure, 2 crew ejected and were

19sep72 158653 A‑7E NH 304 VA‑192, in Gulf of Tonkin 20 M offshore, SE of Vinh, NVN, hit by AAA while bombing a bridge nr

Ninh Xa, 10 M S of Vinh and turned towards the sea, pilot ejected and was rescued

20sep72 154363 A‑7B NM 502 VA‑155, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, engine failure, pilot ejected and was rescued

22sep72 67‑0385 F‑4E JJ 34th TFS/388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand, lost control during landing in a thunderstorm and

69‑0351 RF‑4C OZ 14th TRS/432nd TRW, 3 M offshore, NE of DMZ, NVN, hit by 23mm AAA nr Xuan Noe, lost an

engine and flew out to sea, 2 crew ejected and rescued by USAF helicopter

24sep72 154436 A‑7B NM 500 VA‑155, c5 M SW of Dong Ha, SVN, hit by 37mm AAA while attacking enemy troops and trucks

157302 F‑4J AC 202 VF‑103, Gulf of Tonkin alongside USS Saratoga, 80 M offshore of NVN, hit by 23mm AAA 25 M

N of Vinh. Caught fire for a short time, but lost pneumatic and hydraulic systems while

02nov72 157530 A‑7E NH 300 VA‑192. Gulf of Tonkin 50 M N of DMZ, NVN, hit by AAA during pull‑up from target run against

budge at Tap Phuc, 15 M N of Vinh. Engine was damaged and eventually tailed, pilot ejected and

09nov72 151191 A‑4E CF VMA‑211. Bien Hoa AB, SVN, engine failed during take‑off, pilot ejected safely

156764 A‑7C AJ 4 VA‑86, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, brake failure during landing on USS America and went over

154399 A‑7B NF 4 VA‑56, in sea 7 M SE of Ha Tinh, NVN, hit by 23mm AAA while attacking a truck, pilot ejected

154506 A‑7B NF 314 VA‑93. Gulf of Tonkin 10 M offshore, c20 M SE of Thanh Hoe, NVN, hit by 37mm AAA during

attack on trucks 15 M S of Thanh Hoa., pilot ejected and was rescued by HH‑3A

63‑8359 F‑1056 JB 17th WWS/388th TFW, nr Dong Xuon, nr Tan Ky, NW of Vinh, NVN, hit by SAM, 2 crew rescued

20nov72 153849 F‑4J WT 11 VMFA‑232. nr Ban Tampanko, 20 M W of A Shau Valley, Laos, hit by AAA, pilot ejected and

157288 F‑4J AC 210 VF‑103, Gulf of Tonkin off Thanh Has, NVN, hit by SAM 20 M NE of Vmh; finally crashed over

55‑0110 B‑52D 96th BW, 15 M SW of Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, hit over North Vietnam, Caught fire but made it

23nov72 157592 A‑7E INK 4 VA‑27, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, made hard landing on USS Enterprise and boltered. Engine failed

67‑14632 OV‑10A 23rd TASS/56th SOW, nr Da Nang AB, SVN, engine failed during take‑off ‑ pilot was rescued by

a HH‑43 1 minute and 32 seconds after ejecting ‑ fastest rescue in the Vietnam war, pilot

26nov72 150887 F‑8J NM 110 VF‑191, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, caught fire during launch from USS Oriskany and crashed in

17-11-1972
RAF Hunter FGA9 '522' (formerly FGA.9 XK142) of 229 OCU/ Singapore Defence Command
(aircraft of the Singapore Weapons Flight operating as an integral part of 229 OCU from Chivenor)
crashed into the English Channel five miles east of Lundy Island. The pilot, a staff officer /
instructor ejected successfully. The wreckage was never found. A diver died during the search.
[Martin-Baker]
& [bmal/184]

26-11-1972
USN Crusader F-8J, BuNo. 150887 of VF-191. CVA-34. Ejected in Vietnam. Non-combat.
[Martin-Baker]
[crusader book]

7.12.72 (?) Canberra crashed at Wattisham attempting an assymetric landing. Crew of 3 were killed

While on a strike over North Vietnam during the night of 20–21 December 1972, a VA-196 A-6A (BuNo 155594) Commander Gordon R. Nakagawa, pilot, and Lieutenant Kenneth H. Higdon, bombardier/navigator, took AAA fire. Other aircraft in the area heard Nakagawa cry out that their Intruder was hit on the left wing and that they were bailing out at 0056. Other listeners heard a call sign, tentatively identified as Milestone 511 or 51, then silence. No emergency beepers were received, but a last tenuous voice contact was made with the downed crew at 0115, prior to both men being captured. Fortunately, Higdon was able to return home on 12 February 1973, and Nakagawa on the last flight of repatriated POWs, on 29 March 1973, and thence to his ship.

09dec72 68‑0597 RF‑4C OZ 14th TRS/432nd TRW, nr Ngai Hung, c30 M SW of Thanh Hoa, NVN, hit by SAM, WSO captured,

pilot killed

13dec72 144608 RF‑SG NM 601 VFP‑63, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN, struck ramp during landing on USS Oriskany, pilot ejected safely

18dec72 56‑0608 B‑52D 99th BW, nr Oai Than, 5 M SW of Hanoi. NVN, hit by SA‑2 SAM and caught tire. 4 crew ejected

safely and were captured, 2 killed

58‑0201 B‑52G 97th BW, nr Yen Vien railyards, 2 M N of Hanoi, NVN, hit by 2 SA‑2 SAMs, 3 crew killed and 3

captured

58‑0246 B‑52G 2nd BW, 20 M E of Khon Khaen, 40 M N of Nakhon Phanom AB, Thailand, hit by SAM near Kinh

No, North Vietnam, 7 crew ejected safely

156783 A‑7C AJ 303 VA‑82, nr Thai Thuy, S of Haiphong, NVN, shot down by SAM, pilot ejected and was captured

OV‑10A 20th TASS/6498th ABW, nr Quang Tri, SVN, hit by SA‑7, pilot killed, observer rescued

20dec72 155594 A‑6A NK 5 VA‑196, 8 M S of Haiphong, NVN, either hit by AAA or SA‑7, 2 crew ejected and captured

56‑0622 B‑52D 7th BW, Yen Thuong, 5 M N of Hanoi. NVN, damaged by MiG‑21, then got hit by two SA‑2s

simultaneously seconds before bomb release, aircraft went into flat spin, exploded and

crashed, 4 crew killed, 2 captured

56‑0669 B‑52D 306th BW. 10 M NE of Ban Ban Valley, Laos, hit by SA‑2 over Gia Lam railway yard, NVN. Two

engines caught fire and ejectrical systems were lost. Crew was unable to transfer fuel around

aircraft so control was eventually lost, 6 crew ejected/bailed out, only 5 rescued, nav killed

57‑6481 B‑52G 42nd BW, 10 M SW of Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Thailand, hit by SAM near Yen Vien, North

Vietnam,which damaged 4 engines. Aircraft made it back to Thailand, crew ejected safely

57‑6496 B‑52G 456th BW, nr Yen Vien, 10 M W of Hanoi, NVN, hit by 2 SA‑2 SAMs shortly after bomb release,

2 crew killed, 4 captured

58‑0169 B‑52G 97th BW, nr Kirin No, 8 M NW of Hanoi, NVN, became disoriented and separated from the

protective celll formation, got hit by SA‑2 and dived, was briefly able to regain control but got hit

again and pilot ordered to eject but exploded, 5 crew killed, 1 captured

58‑0198 B‑52G 92nd 8W, Kinh No, 2 M W of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by SA‑2 shortly after bomb release, 4

crew killed, 3 captured ‑ 1 died in captivity

55‑0050 B‑52D 306th BW, nr Bac Mai storage facility, NVN, shot down by SA‑2, 6 crew ejected and captured

55‑0061 B‑52D 96th BW, nr Bac Mai storage facility, NVN, shot down by SA‑2, 3 crew killed, 3 captured

23dec72 54‑0529 EB‑66B JW 42nd TEWS/388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand, both engines failed on approach, 3 crew killed

153885 F‑4J AJ 201 VMFA‑333. 15 M SE of Hon Gay island, NVN, hit in tail area by 85mm AAA, caught fire and

crashed, 2 crew ejected and rescued by Navy HH‑3A

24dec72 71‑0310 A‑7D MB r 353rd TFS/354th TFW, c20 M W of Xiangkohang, Laos, collided with an O‑1G, pilot captured

26dec72 56‑0584 B‑52D 22nd BW, U‑Tapao RTAFB, Thailand, hit by SA‑2 over North Vietnam, crashed during landing at

U‑Tapao. Crew was ordered to bail out but didn't because tail gunner was too badly injured to

bail out, 4 crew killed, 2 survived

56‑0674 B‑52D 96th BW, nr Giap Nhi rail yards, NVN, shot down by SA‑2 (also claimed by a MiG‑21), 2 crew

killed, 4 captured

27dec72 56‑0599 B‑52D 7th BW, 15 M SW of Nakhon Phanom RTAFB. Thailand, hit by SA‑2 over Hanoi, pilot flew

crippled plane back to Thailand; then crew bailed out, crew bailed out safely

56‑0605 B‑52D 7th BW, nr Trung Quang railroad yards, NVN, shot down by SA‑2. 2 crew killed, 4 captured

67‑0234 F‑4E LC 421st TFS/432nd TRW, c30 M W of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, 2 crew captured

67‑0292 F‑4E OC 13th TFS/432nd TRW, c35 M SW of Hanoi, NVN, shot down by a MiG‑21, 2 crew captured

28dec72 156633 RA‑5C NK 6 RVAH‑13, c20 M SW of Hanoi, NVN, last aircraft to be shot down by a MiG in Vietnam pilot I

156982 EA‑6A CY VMCJ‑2, nr NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, hydraulics failure, 2 crew ejected safely

31dec72 OV‑10A USAF, nr An Hoa, 15 M SW of Da Nang, SVN, hit by ground fire, 2 crew ejected and were

Date	Air Force	A'cft	Unit / Serial	based	crashed	crew	photo	seat
1st January 1972	???							Martin-Baker
1st January 1972	???							Martin-Baker
1st January 1972	????							Martin-Baker
3rd January 1972	USMC	F-8K Crusader	BuNo. 146953	VMFA-321 NAF Washington DC Marine Reserves		Capt. R. R. Nevitte		Martin-Baker
8th January 1972		FB‑111A	68‑0283 GD		N shore of Lake Ponchatrain, Manderville, LA, USA	crew ejected but was killed		McDonnell Escape Capsule
10th January 1972	RN	F-4 Phantom FG1	XT876 VL160	767 Sqn	Crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwal	Lt. C. OConnor		Martin-Baker
10th January 1972	RN	F-4 Phantom FG1	XT876 VL160	767 Sqn	Crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwal			Martin-Baker
18th January 1972	USN	A‑7E	156880 NIL 401	VA‑94 USS Coral Sea	starboard main landing gear collapsed during launch from carrier in Gulf of Tonkin off NVN	pilot ejected safely and was rescued		Douglas Escapac
19th January 1972	RAF	Gnat T1	XR996	CFS	Compressor failure. Crashed near Pershore	Pilot ejected		Folland Ejection Seat
20th January 1972	USAF	F‑4E	67‑0247 LC	421st TFS/366th TFW	hit by 23mm AAA and caught fire 20 M W of Khe Sanh, SVN	Pilot ejected and rescued by US Army helicopter		Martin-Baker
20th January 1972	USAF	F‑4E	67‑0247 LC	421st TFS/366th TFW	hit by 23mm AAA and caught fire 20 M W of Khe Sanh, SVN	GIB ejected and rescued by US Army helicopter		Martin-Baker
20th January 1972	USAF	RF‑4C	68‑0573 OZ	14th TRS/432nd TRW	hit by AAA 15 M S of Ban Ban Valley, Laos	Pilot ejected		Martin-Baker
20th January 1972	USAF	RF‑4C	68‑0573 OZ	14th TRS/432nd TRW	hit by AAA 15 M S of Ban Ban Valley, Laos	GIB ejected		Martin-Baker
20th January 1972 USAF F-4 Phantom WHICH CREW WERE IN THE ABOVE AIRCRAFT ??						Major R. K. Mock		Martin-Baker
						1.Lt. J.L. Stiles		Martin-Baker
22nd January 1972		A‑7E	756849 NG 3	VA‑146	Engine failure during strike mission SEA	pilot ejected and was rescued		Martin-Baker
24th January 1972	USN	F-4 Phantom				Lt.JG S.Davis		Martin-Baker
24th January 1972	USN	F-4 Phantom				Lt. C. A. Clebaugh		Martin-Baker
31st January 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom				Capt. O. J. Davis		Martin-Baker
31st January 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom				Capt. R. K. Venables		Martin-Baker

Date	Air Force	A'cft	Unit / Serial	based	crashed	crew	photo	seat
1st February 1972	USAF	F‑4D Phantom II	66‑8703 OC	13th TFS/432nd TRW, Udorn RTAFB, Thailand	during take‑off	photo via Kristi Bast		Martin-Baker
1st February 1972	USAF	F‑4D Phantom II	66‑8703 OC	13th TFS/432nd TRW, Udorn RTAFB, Thailand	during take‑off	Pilot Paul Bast ejected too late killed	WSO Capt. Lester O'Brien ejected [2nd ejection]	Martin-Baker
2nd February 1972	USAF	F‑105B	63‑8284 JB	17th WWS/388th TFW,	engine problems crashed during take‑off end of runway 24, Karat RTAFB, Thailand	pilot killed,WS01 OK check for ejection ???
10th February 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom	66-371 "SEAFOX" JJ	34th TFS/388th TFW Korat	On Tiger FAC - ground fire 5 M NE of Muang Fangdeng, Laos southern Laos			Martin-Baker
10th February 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom	66-371 "SEAFOX" JJ	34th TFS/388th TFW Korat		1st Lt. Tom W. Dobson ejected rescued by HH‑53C	Captain John S. Murphy ejected - rescued by HH‑53C see also 8th June 1972 = POW	Martin-Baker
11th February 1972	GerAF	F-104				O.Lt. R. Diederichs		Martin-Baker
13th February 1972	USAF	F‑4D	66‑8741 FO	435th TFS/8th TFW	hydraulic failure			Martin-Baker
13th February 1972	USAF	F‑4D	66‑8741 FO	435th TFS/8th TFW	hydraulic failure			Martin-Baker
14th February 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom				1.Lt. J.F.McCarthy		Martin-Baker
14th February 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom				Capt. G.Profitt		Martin-Baker
14th February 1972	RAF	Phantom FGR2	XT913	228 OCU	Hydraulic failure. Crashed into the North Sea one mile north of Happisburgh, Norfolk	Flt. Lt. P. L. Preston		Martin-Baker
14th February 1972	RAF	Phantom FGR2	XT913	228 OCU		Flg. Off. J. Stone		Martin-Baker
16th February 1972	RAF	Lightning F3	XP747	29 Sqn	mid-air-collision with Lightning .F3 XP698 [Flt. Lt "Chile" Cooper killed.] Crashed 60nm East Harwich	Flt. Lt. Paul Reynolds		Martin-Baker
16th February 1972	USAF	F‑4D	66‑7601 FA	25th TFS/8th TFW	hit by SA‑2 SAM over DMZ c20 M SE of Dong Hoi, NVN flew to the coast	Capt. W. R. Schwertfeger ejected POW	1.Lt. R. Galati ejected POW	Martin-Baker
17th February 1972	GerAF	F-104				O.Lt. W.Boehm
17th February 1972	USAF	F-105G Thunderchief				Mr. Kenneth J. Fraser
17th February 1972	USAF	F-105G Thunderchief				Maj James D. Cutter
17th February 1972	USAF	F‑4D		432nd TRW	hit by ground fire during rescue mission for downed F‑105B nr Xom Quan Cat, 15 miles west of the city of Vinh in Quang Binh Province			Martin-Baker
17th February 1972	USAF	F‑4D		432nd TRW		pilot Major Robert H. Irwin, pilot MIA	WSO Capt. E. Hawley POW	Martin-Baker
17th February 1972	USAF	F‑105B	63‑8333 JB	17th WWS/388th TFW	hit by SAM nr Xom Quan Cat, 13 M N of DMZ, flew out to sea. Crashed in sea 25 M SE of Dong Hoi, 4 M off the coast of NVN			Republic
17th February 1972	USAF	F‑105B	63‑8333 JB	17th WWS/388th TFW		ejected POW	ejected POW	Republic
18th February 1972	USN	F‑4J Phantom II	157266 NG 207	VF‑92 USS CONSTELLATION	hit by AAA during pull‑up from attack run in southern Laos. Hydraulics failed on approach to carrier Gulf of Tonkin 75 M NE of DMZ, NVN			Martin-Baker
18th February 1972	USN	F‑4J Phantom II	157266 NG 207	VF‑92 USS CONSTELLATION		pilot LT Bruce Phillip Rowe killed	RIO Lt.JG D. L. Spence ejected and rescued	Martin-Baker
21st February 1972	Classified							Martin-Baker

Date	Air Force	A'cft	Unit / Serial	based	crashed	crew	photo	seat
1st March 1972		Grumman OV-1B Mohawk	62-05900		Aircraft lost power on both engines. Crashed in Georgia, USA
2nd March 1972		OV‑10A	67‑14658	20th TASS/504th TASG	Hit by AAA while directing air strike, 15 M N of Saravan, Laos	pilot ejected and was rescued		LW-3
3rd March 1972	Can	CF-100				ejected		Martin-Baker
3rd March 1972	Can	CF-100				ejected		Martin-Baker
3rd March 1972	USN	F-4B Phantom II	150417 NIL 1	VF‑51 USS Coral Sea	Control failure during BARCAP mission in SEA	Lt. K. T. Moore ejected and rescued		Martin-Baker
3rd March 1972	USN	F-4B Phantom II	150417 NIL 1	VF‑51 USS Coral Sea	Control failure during BARCAP mission in SEA	Lt. G. H. Westfall ejected and rescued		Martin-Baker
3rd March 1972	USN	F-8K Crusader	BuNo. 146933	NAS Atlanta Marine Reserves.	location ??	MAJ W.E.Conder		Martin-Baker
8th March 1972	GerAF	F-104				HPT K. Kegel		Martin-Baker
8th March 1972	USN	A‑4F Skyhawk	154205 NP 502	VA‑55	hit by AAA Tried to make Da Nang but lost control 12 M NW of Da Nang, SVN	pilot ejected safely and rescued by USAF helicopter		Douglas
11th March 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom				Capt. D. D. Thomssen		Martin-Baker
11th March 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom				Capt. R. L. Privett		Martin-Baker
12th March 1972	USAF	F-105G	63-8327 JB	17th WWS 388th TFW Korat RTAFB, Thailand	45nm S. of Korat RTAFB			Weber
12th March 1972	USAF	F-105G	63-8327 JB	17th WWS 388th TFW Korat RTAFB, Thailand	45nm S. of Korat RTAFB	Pilot: Capt James VerStreate ejected - major injuries upon landing	Bear: Major Harold Stoll ejected - major injuries upon landing	Weber
14th March 1972	RAF	Gnat T.1	XR948/48	4 TFS	engine failure. Crashed near Llanbedr, Merioneth, Wales	The pilot ejected safely		Folland
16th March 1972	GerAF	F-104				HPT W.Seifert		Martin-Baker
18th March 1972		A-1J Skyraider	142063			Capt. Michael J. Faas		YANKEE extraction
18th March 1972	USAF	OV‑10A	68‑3823	23rd TASS/56th SOW	hit by AAA and caught fire, 10 M E of Pakse, Laos			LW-3
18th March 1972	USAF	OV‑10A	68‑3823	23rd TASS/56th SOW	hit by AAA and caught fire, 10 M E of Pakse, Laos	Maj, Steve Boresky ejected and rescued by USAF HH‑53C	1^st lieutenant David Breskman ejected and rescued by USAF HH‑53C	LW-3
19th March 1972		A‑7E	157529 NH 3	VA‑192	engine vibrated and failed during climb‑out following launch. Pilot turned around and glided back to carrier, Gulf of Tonkin off NVN	pilot ejected safely and rescued by helicopter		Escapac
23rd March 1972	USN	F-4 Phantom				Lt.Jg D. P. Curry		Martin-Baker
23rd March 1972	USN	F-4 Phantom				Cdr. E. J. Hickey		Martin-Baker
23rd March 1972		A‑7E	157520 NH 307	VA‑192	Oil pressure failed and engine quit W of Phuoc My on SVN/Laos border, inside Laos	pilot ejected but parachute did not deploy and he was killed		Escapac
28th March 1972	Belg	Mirage				Lt. G. Fonteyne		Martin-Baker
30th March 1972	USMC	F-4 Phantom				l.Lt. J. W. Vandervolt		Martin-Baker
March 1972

April
Date	Air Force	A'cft	Unit / Serial	based	crashed	crew	photo	seat
Easter Sunday 2nd April 1972	USAF	EB-66C Bat 21	54-0466	42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (TEWS), Korat A. B., Thailand	SAM hit One mile from bridge at Cam Lo			Douglas


Maj. Wayne L. Bolte - Pilot (KIA)	Ltc. Iceal Hambleton - Navigator "Bat 21 Bravo" Rescued	Ltc. Charles A. Levis - EWO (KIA)	Ltc. Anthony R. Giannangeli - EWO (KIA)	Maj. Henry M. Serex - EWO (MIA / KIA)	1/Lt Robin F. Gatwood - EWO (KIA)

3rd April 1972	USAF	OV10A			Bat 21 Rescue	Mr. William J. Henderson		Martin-Baker
7th April 1972	USAF	OV-10			Bat 21 Rescue			LW-3
						Air Force First Lieutenant Bruce Walker initial radio contact before he began his escape and evasion effort.	Marine Corps First Lieutenant Larry Potts There were reports that Lieutenant Potts died in captivity
8th April 1972	USN	Intruder						Martin-Baker
						Lt. J.A. Kelly	Lt.JG H.Wurtzbacher	Martin-Baker
9th April 1972	USMC	A-6A Intruder BENGAL 505	BuNo 155652 505	VMA(AW)-224 from CVA-43 "USS Coral Sea	Hit by SAM. Laod	Major Clyde D. Smith		Martin-Baker
	USMC A-6A Intruder BuNo 155652 side number 505, callsign BENGAL 505 of VMA(AW)-224 from CVA-43 "USS Coral Sea" flown into Laos by pilot Major Clyde D. Smith on a mission against the Ho Chi Minh Trail as part of build up to Operation "Linebacker". Hit by SAM. The bombardier-navigator was killed and Smith ejected. His parachute was seen by the North Vietnamese who expected to capture him. Anticipating the rescue the N.V. moved in. When initial attempts at rescue failed they tried to lure in other US aircraft. Smith rescued four days after ejection.
9th April 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom						Martin-Baker
						Capt. W. Banks	Capt. M. Jacobs	Martin-Baker
14th April 1972	USN	Cougar				Lt.JG D.E.Koerner		Martin-Baker
15th April 1972	USAF	F-4C Phantom II	66-0324	421 TFS, 366 TFW, Da Nang	VN			Martin-Baker
						Lt Col Gale A. DeSpiegler POW	1Lt. Larry A. Trimble No evidence of ejection MIA
16th April 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom						Martin-Baker
						1.Lt. V. Parkhurst	1.Lt. M. De-Long	Martin-Bake
18th April 1972	Fr AF	Mirage				Sgt. Scherrer		Martin-Baker
18th April 1972	USN	F-8J Crusader	BuNo. 150883	VF-191	in US.	Lt. R.P.McKinster		Martin-Baker
18th April 1972	USN		Cougar			ENS M.Granberry		Martin-Baker
19th April 1972	USN	F-4 Phantom						Martin-Baker
						Lt.JG Timmester	Lt. B. L. Cooper	Martin-Baker
20th April 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom						Martin-Baker
						Major Edward K. Elias	1.Lt. Ernest S. Clark	Martin-Baker
21st April 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom				ejected		Martin-Baker
						ejected		Martin-Baker
23rd April 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom						Martin-Baker
						MAJ C.E.Hall	Lt. L.R.Boughner	Martin-Baker
24th April 1972	USAF		F-4 Phantom			2.Lt. S.W.Hall		Martin-Baker
26th April 1972	RAF	Harrier GR1	XV749 K	1 Sqn	Bird strike. Crashed into the North Sea one mile of Lincolnshire coast, near Theddlethorpe	Flt. Lt. J. Marshall		Martin-Baker
27th April 1972	RAAF	Mirage	A3-74	77 Sqn	Multiple birdstrike causing engine failure. Crashed 11 miles from Darwin, Northern Territory	Flt. Lt. R. L. Perry ejected at 900ft., 200m.p.h. with aircraft descendind slightly in 5 degree left bank. Used seat pan handle and retained PSP. Landed in tree and suspended by harness, received superficial injuries. Helicopter rescue approx. 15 minutes later.		Martin-Baker OM4. Parachute Mirage Horseshoe Pack
27th April 1972	USN	F-4B Phantom II NL-102	153025	VF-51 USS CORAL SEA	MiG			Martin-Baker
						Cdr James B. Souder POW	Mr. Albert R. Molinare POW
27th April 1972	USMC	F-4B Phantom II VE-12	151472	VMFA-115	Collided with an O-1			Martin-Baker
						Capt. Darryl F. Dziedzic ejected	MAJ Thomas Knowles Duffy KIA	Martin-Baker
28th April 1972	USAF	F-4B Phantom						Martin-Baker
						Capt. A. S. Arthur	Capt. M. C. Francisco	Martin-Baker
28th April 1972	Ind N	Sea Hawk				Lt. V.K.Bhatnagar		Martin-Baker

June
Date	Air Force	A'cft	Unit / Serial	based	crashed	crew	seat	photo
1st June 1972	USAF	F‑4E	69‑7299 ZF g	308th TFS 31st TFW	damaged by SAM S of Yen Bai flew back to Thailand. Was unable to make safe landing Crashed nr Udorn RTAFB	ejected safely		Martin-Baker
1st June 1972	USAF	F‑4E	69‑7299 ZF g	308th TFS 31st TFW		ejected safely		Martin-Baker
4th June 1972	USAF	F‑4E	66‑0327 Number 3	Thunderbirds	Washington Dulles IAP, VA, USA,	pilot ejected but was killed		Martin-Baker
7th June 1972	USN	RA-5C	156616 AC601	RVAH-I USS Saratoga CV-60, Air Wing CVW-3	SAM North Vietnam lost at sea. over Haiphong, NVN	Lt. Cdr. C. H. Smith rescued picked up by helos from HC-7	Lt. L. G. Kurtz rescued picked up by helos from HC-7	North American HS-1A Rocket Seat
8th June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II	67-303	Korat	Tiger FAC along DMZ - hit by groundfire			Martin-Baker
8th June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II	67-303	Korat	Tiger FAC along DMZ - hit by groundfire	1st Lt. Larry Johnson ejected - rescued	Captain John S. Murphy ejected - POW (see also 10th February 1972)	Martin-Baker
8th June 1972	USAF	OV‑10A	68‑3803	23rd TASS/56th SOW	double engine failure. Thailand	ejected and were rescued		LW-3
8th June 1972	USAF	OV‑10A	68‑3803	23rd TASS/56th SOW	double engine failure. Thailand	ejected and were rescued		LW-3
11th June 1972	USMC	A-6A Intruder	154145 NIL 502	VMA(AW)-224, Coral Sea	nr Nam Dinh, NVN, hit by AAA in the wing root, wing broke off and aircraft dived into a lake.	William Kerr Angus POW [pilot KIA]		Martin-Baker
13th June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II				Mr. Gregg O. Hanson POW		Martin-Baker
16th June 1972	USN	RF-8G Crusader	BuNo. 145613	VFP-63. CVA-41	Hit by AAA in Vietnam	Ejected		Martin-Baker
18th June 1972	USN	F-4J Phantom II NH-107	157273	VF-213 USS KITTY HAWK	23mm AAA	LCDR Roy Cash	can anyone confirm ejections ???	Martin-Baker
18th June 1972	USN	F-4J Phantom II NH-107	157273	VF-213 USS KITTY HAWK	23mm AAA	LT RJ Laib	can anyone confirm ejections ???	Martin-Baker
20th June 1972	USAF	A-1J Skyraider	142043			Capt. Larry G. Highfill	YANKEE extraction
20th June 1972	USN	F-8J Crusader	BuNo. 150923	VF-211. CVA-19	Hit by AAA in Vietnam	Ejected		Martin-Baker
20th June 1972	RAF	Harrier GR1A	XW920	3 Sqn	Fuel unit failure. Crashed at Decimomannu, Sardinia	pilot ejected.		Martin-Baker
21st June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II						Martin-Baker
21st June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II				Lt Col George A. Rose POW	Lt Col Peter Callaghan POW	Martin-Baker
24th June 1972	USAF	F-4D Phantom II				Mr. Charles A. Jackson [Pilot James. L. McCarty MIA]		Martin-Baker
24th June 1972	USAF	F-4C Phantom II						Martin-Baker
24th June 1972	USAF	F-4C Phantom II				Capt. David B. Grant POW	Lt Col William D. Beekman	Martin-Baker
27th June 1972	RAF	Harrier GR1A	XV780 B	4 Sqn	Bird strike. Crashed at Wessel, nr Wildenrath, West Germany	Wg Cmdr McKee ejected		Martin-Baker
27th June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II				Lt Col Richard L. Francis POW [Farrell J. Sullivan - Killed in Aircraft]
27th June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II				Lt Col Thomas J. Hanton POW		Martin-Baker
27th June 19/2	USAF	F-4E Phantom II				Col Richard H. McDow POW		Martin-Baker
27th June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II						Martin-Baker
27th June 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II				Col David B. Dingee POW	John P. Cerak POW	Martin-Baker
June 1972
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June 1972
June 1972
June 1972
June 1972

30-Jul-72	1.Lt. D.W.Petkunas	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
30-Jul-72	Lt. Cdr. D. K. Bentley	USN	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
30-Jul-72	Capt. D. A. Crane	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
30-Jul-72	Capt. J. M. McAdams	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
30-Jul-72	Capt. G.B.Brooks	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
30-Jul-72	1.Lt. L.D.Price	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
30-Jul-72	Lt.COL W. J. Breckner	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	NK


2nd August 1972	USMC	F-4J Phantom II WT-17	155817	VMFA-232				Martin-Baker
2nd August 1972	USMC	F-4J Phantom II WT-17	155817	VMFA-232		1LT R O Lamers	1LT Sam Gary Cordova Ejected see also 26th August 1972	Martin-Baker
6th August 1972	USN	A-7		USS Saratoga	SAM. on a bombing mission near Vinh	Lt. Jim Lloyd ejected into enemy territory at night. Rescued
6th August 1972	USN	A-7B				Mr. Michael G. Penn		Escapac
13th August 1972	USAF	RF-4C Phantom II
13th August 1972	USAF	RF-4C Phantom II				Francis Wayne Townsend DIC RR	Lt Col William A. Gauntt
8/17/72	USN	A7A				Capt Dale V. Raebel
8/19/72	USAF	RF-4C Phantom II				Maj Tomatsu Shingaki		Martin-Baker
19th August 1972	VPAF	MiG-19	???	Phuc Yen	AIM 7 from an F-4	Nguyen Thang Duoc
August 22, 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II	68-0477		air support mission in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. No one was seen to eject
August 22, 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II	68-0477			Major Lee Morrow Tigner	First Lieutenant William J. Crockett
24th August 1972	USMC	F-4B Phantom II		VMFA-122 MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
24th August 1972	USMC	F-4B Phantom II		VMFA-122 MCAS Iwakuni, Japan		Pilot, 1st Lt. ?? did not eject	RIO, 1Lt Mike Allen ejected	Martin-Baker
FEEDBACK	Here’s some more information on another ejection, 24 Aug 72 which is listed with minimal information on your website. The aircraft was a Marine Corps F-4B from VMFA-122 and the accident was caused by a hard-over nose wheel steering malfunction at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. The aircraft departed the runway at high speed and struck the arresting gear equipment shearing one of the main landing gears. The RIO, 1Lt Mike Allen ejected as the aircraft started to roll over and was ejected into the ground (fortunately soft mud) at a very shallow angle surviving with serious back injuries. The Pilot, a 1Lt (I can’t remember his last name!) did not eject---as the aircraft came to rest inverted with the engines still running, his canopy was not able to jettison preventing his seat from firing, likely saving his life. Both recovered and returned to flying status. Bob Dwyer, Tucson, Arizona in email 2nd July 2007
25th August 1972	USN	F-4B Phantom II NF-100	153020	VF-161 USS MIDWAY	SAM			Martin-Baker
25th August 1972	USN	F-4B Phantom II NF-100	153020	VF-161 USS MIDWAY	SAM	Capt John Clyde Ensch	LCDR Michael William Doyle (KIA)	Martin-Baker
26th August 1972	USMC	F-4J Phantom II WT-10	155811	VMFA-232	MiG			Martin-Baker
26th August 1972	USMC	F-4J Phantom II WT-10	155811	VMFA-232	MiG	1st Lt Darrell L. Borders	1LT Sam Gary Cordova Ejected - KIA see also 2nd August 1972	Martin-Baker
27th August 1972	USN	F-4B Phantom II NF-210	151013	VF-151 USS MIDWAY	SAM			Martin-Baker
27th August 1972	USN	F-4B Phantom II NF-210	151013	VF-151 USS MIDWAY	SAM	Lt. (jg) David A. Everett POW	Lt. Theodore W. Triebel POW	Martin-Baker
29th August 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom II		13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn AB Thailand				Martin-Baker
29th August 1972	USAF	F-4 Phantom II		13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn AB Thailand		Lt.Col. C.Bailey	Capt. Jeffrey Feinstein	Martin-Baker



7th August 1972		Lightning Mk F-3	XP700 c/n 95154 "K"	29 Sqdn RAF Wattisham	Crashed at Valley Farm, Great Waldingfield near Sudbury, following an engine fire. The undercarriage was raised before flying speed was reached, A/C sank onto ventral tank and caught fire - he flew straight ahead gaining height and when over open country was advised by tower to eject.	Flt Lt George N. Fenton ejected safely		Martin-Baker

01-Aug-72	HPT A.Brait	GerAF	F.G91	M-B	OC
01-Aug-72	MAJ H. Neugebauer	GerAF	F.G91	M-B	OC
01-Aug-72	Lt. W. R. Hanley	USN	F-8 Crusader	M-B	OC
03-Aug-72	Flt. Lt. R. V. Richardson	AusAF	Mirage	M-B	OC
09-Aug-72	1.Lt. A. Haskell	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
09-Aug-72	Capt. J. Beavers	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
13-Aug-72	1.Lt. F. W. Townsend	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
13-Aug-72	Capt. . WA. Gaunt	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
14-Aug-72	Lt. J. E. Arbini	USN	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
14-Aug-72	Lt.JG W.A. Scott	USN	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
17-Aug-72	ENS J. R. Owens	USN	Cougar	M-B	NK
18-Aug-72	Lt. J. B. Inman	USN	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
18-Aug-72	Lt. T. E. Lecours	USN	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
19-Aug-72	Capt. R.E.Behnfeldt	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
19-Aug-72	MAJ T. Shingaki	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
21-Aug-72	Lt.COL WJ.Breckner	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
21-Aug-72	1.Lt. H.D.Price	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
24-Aug-72	1.Lt. MJ.Allen	USMC	F-4 Phantom	M-B
25-Aug-72	OTL D.Paque	GerAF	F-104	M-B	OC

22-Sep-72	I. Lt. J. H. Pomery	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
22-Sep-72	Capt. J. W. Watts	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
22-Sep-72	1.Lt. N. J. Holoviak	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
22-Sep-72	Capt. G. A. Lentz	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC

11-Sep-72	Capt. G. D. Heeren	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
11-Sep-72	A. J. Dudlcy	USMC	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
11-Sep-72	J.W.Brady	USMC	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
11-Sep-72	Capt. J.D.Cummings	USMC	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
11-Sep-72	MAJ L. T. Lasseter	USMC	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
11-Sep-72	Capt. B.M.Ratzlaff	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA

15-Nov-72	Lt. W. Gouslin	USN	Intruder	M-B	OC
17-Nov-72	Flt. Lt. D.M.Subaiva	IndAF	Vampire	M-B	NK
17-Nov-72	Sqn. Ldr. C. Boyack	RAF	Hunter	M-B	OC
17-Nov-72	Cadet Chandrashekhar	IndAF	Vampire	M-B	NK
20-Nov-72		USMC	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
20-Nov-72		USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
20-Nov-72		USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
20-Nov-72		USMC	F-4 Phantom	M-B	EA
25-Nov-72	Capt. B.W.Steclein	US???	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
25-Nov-72	Capt. R. L. Jaeger	USAF	F-4 Phantom	M-B	OC
26-Nov-72	Lt.JG G.E.Weller	USN	F-8 Crusader	M-B	OC

A-7C VA-82, USN USS America
POSITION	NAME	STATUS
	Lt. Carl T. Wieland	POW

Captain Richard T. Simpson POW EWO	Captain Robert G. Certain POW Navigator	Major Richard E. Johnson POW Radar Navigator	1st Lt. Robert J. Thomas [Remains Returned] Co-Pilot	MSgt Walter L. Ferguson [Remains Returned] Gunner	Lt. Col.Donald L. Rissi [Remains Returned] Pilot

Major Clifford B. Ashley Recovered Pilot	Capt. Gary L Vickers Recovered Co-Pilot	1st Lt. Forrest E. Stegelin Recovered Navigator	Major Archie C. Myers Recovered Radar Navigator	Capt. James T. Tramel Recovered EWO	MSgt. Kenneth E. Connor Recovered Gunner	Lt. Col. Hendsley R. Connor Recovered Deputy Airborne Commander

Major Fernando Alexander POW Radar Navigator	Captain Charles A. Brown POW Co-Pilot	Captain Henry C. Barrows POW EWO	Captain Hal K. Wilson POW Pilot	Captain Richard W. Cooper MIA Navigator	TSgt Charlie S. Poole MIA Gunner

Capt. Deverl H. Johnson Recovered Pilot	1st Lt. James T. Farmer Recovered Co-Pilot	Major Frank A. Gould MIA Radar Navigator	Capt. Vincent F. Russo Recovered Navigator	Capt. Paul J. Fairbanks Recovered EWO	TSgt. James R. Barclift Recovered Gunner

Capt. John D. Ellinger Recovered Pilot	Capt. Lawrence A. Casazza Recovered Co-Pilot	Major Charles E. Archie Recovered Radar Navigator	1st Lt. Robert A. Clement Recovered Navigator	Capt. Silverio A. Barroqueiro Recovered EWO	TSgt George H. Schryer Recovered Gunner

Capt Thomas J. Klomann POW Navigator	1st Lt. Paul L. Granger POW Co-Pilot	MSgt Arthur V. McLaughlin MIA Gunner	Captain Irwin S. Lerner MIA EWO	Major Randolph A. Perry Jr MIA Radar Navigator	Major John F. Stuart MIA Pilot


Captain Terry M. Geloneck POW Pilot	1st Lt. William Youl Arcuri POW Co-Pilot	SSgt Roy Madden Jr POW Gunner	1st Lt. Michael R. Martini POW Navigator	Captain Craig A. Paul [Remains Returned] EWO	Captain Warren R. Spencer [Remains Returned] Radar Navigator

M/Sgt. James Lollar POW Gunner	1st Lt. Charles E. Darr [MIA] Navigator	Captain Randall J. Craddock [Remains Returned] Pilot	Major Bobby A. Kirby [Remains Returned] Radar Navigator	Captain George B. Lockhart [Remains Returned] Co-Pilot	Captain Ronald D. Perry [Remains Returned] EWO

Col James Y. Nagahiro POW pilot	A1C Charles J. Bebus KIA Gunner	Donovan Keith Walters KIA co-pilot	Lt. Col. Keith R. Heggen (remains returned in 1974 Deputy Airborne Commander POW DIC	Captain Lynn R. Beens POW Navigator	Robert R. Lynn KIA EWO	Major Edward H. Johnson KIA Radar Navigator

21st December 1972	USN	A‑6A Intruder	155594, N K 511	VA‑196 CVW‑9 USS Enterprise CVAN-65	AAA; North Vietnam fire, was hit on the left wing and that they were bailing out			Martin-Baker
						Cdr G R Nakagawa POW	Lt K H Higon POW	Martin-Baker

Captain Peter P. Camerota bombardier POW	MSgt. Louis LeBlanc Jr tailgunner POW	Captain Peter J. Giroux POW pilot	Capt. Thomas W. Bennett; co-pilot (missing);	Lt. Col. Gerald W. Alley Remains Returned	1st Lt. Joseph B. Copack Jr. navigator Remains Returned

22nd December 1972	USAF	F111A "Jackal 33"	67‑0068 NA	429th TFS/474th TFW, Takhli, Thailand	Hit by AAA over Hanoi shortly after dropping bomb load; engine failed, caught fire and suffered hydarulics failure about 55 M W of Hanoi, NVN			McDonnell Capsule
						Bill Wilson POW	Col Bob Sponeybarger POW

Lt Col John H. Yuill POW Pilot	1st Lt. William T. Mayall POW Navigator	Lt. Col. William W. Conlee POW EWO	Captain David I. Drummond POW Co-Pilot	Lt. Col. Louis H. Bernasconi POW Radar Navigator	SMSgt Gary L. Morgan POW GUNNER

23rd December 1972	USMC	F‑4J Phantom II	153885 AJ 201	VMFA‑333 USS America CVA-66	AAA 85mm flak; North Vietnam			Martin-Baker
						Lt. Col. John K Cochran ejected, recovered	Major H.S. Carr ejected, recovered	Martin-Baker
23rd December 1972	USN	F-4 Phantom				J. D. Everitt		Martin-Baker
25th December 1972		A-7 D Corsair II		353rd TFS, 354th TFW Korat, Thailand		Capt Charles Francis Riess POW		Escapac
						Capt. Paul Vernon Jackson, III KIA		Escapac
25th December 1972	USN	F-4 Phantom						Martin-Baker
						Lt. J. C. Ensch POW	Michael Doyle	Martin-Baker

Captain James M. Turner KIA Pilot	Major Lawrence J. Marshall KIA Navigator	Lt. Col. Donald A. Joyner KIA - Radar Navigator	1st Lt. Robert J. Hymel - Co-Pilot Recovered	TSgt. Spencer L. Grippin Recovered	Capt. Roy T. Tabler KIA - EWO

Captain Robert J. Morris Jr. (remains returned) Pilot	1st Lt. Duane P. Vavroch POW - Navigator	Col Michael H. La Beau POW - Radar Navigator	1st Lt. Robert M. Hudson POW - Co-Pilot	SMSgt James R. Cook - Gunner POW	Nutter Jerome Wimbrow III MIA - EWO
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27th December 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II		13th TFS, 432nd TRW Udorn, Thailand				Martin-Baker
						Capt C. H. Jeffcoat	1.Lt. Jack R. Trimble	Martin-Baker
27th December 1972	USAF	F-4E Phantom II	67-0234	4 TFS, 432 TRW, Udorn	Vn			Martin-Baker
						Brian H. Ward	John Wesley Anderson
28th December 1972	USN	RA-5C Flint River 603	156633 NK 603	RVAH-13 USS Enterprise CVAN-65, Air Wing CVW-14	North Vietnam lost at sea MiG's AAM			North American HS-1A Rocket Seat
						Pilot Lt. Cdr. Alfred H. Agnew POW	Lt. Michael Firestone Haifley KIA - ejection not confirmed

Captain Frank D. Lewis ejected POW pilot and aircraft commander	Captain Samuel B. Cusimano ejected POW co-pilot	Allen L. Johnson ejected (remains returned) Electronic Warfare Officer	Bennie L. Fryer (remains returned) navigator Killed by SAM explosion	Major James C. Condon ejected POW radar navigator	CMSgt James W. Gough ejected POW gunner

Capt. John Mize Recovered Pilot	1st Lt. William L. Robinson Recovered Navigator	Capt. William E. North Recovered - Radar Navigator	Capt. Terrence J. Gruters Recovered Co-Pilot	TSgt. Peter E. Whalen Recovered Gunner	Capt. Dennis W. Anderson Recovered - EWO

29th December 1970	USMC	EA-6 A Intruder		VMCJ-2NAS Cubi Point, Philippines		M.Sgt. F.E.Killebrew		Martin-Baker
						Capt. H. L. Baker		Martin-Baker

29th August 1972	DDR	MiG‑21U	664616 286	JG‑3	Engine failure due to faulty pump. Crashed Polen, Germany	Major Rolf Fiedler ejected		SK-1
						Major Heinz Stammberger ejected		SK-1