Russell Sprague

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1967-8 Cruisebook photo, L-R: Williams, Don Sanborn, Steve Coakley (seated in cap), Russell Sprague

Read rescue synopsis - Air Medal - 20 August 1966

Read rescued pilot's account

Link to RESCAP pilot's page

See pictures of the rescue

Cdr Vermilya presents awards to the crew involved in the 20 August rescue. L-R: Bill Roy (Silver Star), Vann Goodloe (DFC), Russell (Air Medal), and Rodger Sitko (Air Medal). VAdm Conolly (Khakis) and Capt Nyberg, CO of Kearsarge (Whites) look on.
   
Russell, Vann Goodloe and Bill Roy return to the Kearsarge after another successful flight.

Updated: 03/25/09