ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 59904
Last updated: 18 May 2013
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| Date: | 07-OCT-1974 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Operator: | 52 TFW, USAF |
| Registration: | 66-7572 |
| C/n / msn: | 2118 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 2 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Joellenbeck, near Bielefeld -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Bielefeld, Germany |
Crashed at Bielefeld, Germany, killing both crew plus two German civilians on the ground. Crew named as 1st Lt. R. H. Oelfke (pilot) and MAJ R. A. Zang (navigator)I was the first Military Policeman on scene, drove with partner from 11th AirCav. Bad Hersfeld, I can be emailed for more personal observations, especially of the pilot and navigator. My name is Kenneth Vogt.
Sources:
http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/project/year_pages/1974.htm#oct
http://www.5053phantoms.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=23&pid=3791#top_display_media
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-May-2009 11:21 | zerocinquanta | Added |
| 15-Nov-2011 20:26 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 16-Nov-2011 06:56 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Source] |
| 14-Jun-2012 03:02 | kvogt | Updated [Date, Narrative] |
| 14-Jun-2012 03:03 | 87.211.83.33 | Updated [Date] |
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