Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 31 May 1966
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130E Hercules
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 64-0511
Location: ca 35 km from Thanh Hoa Bridge, Song Ma River –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
On October 26, 1968, the Hercules, carrying multiple mass-focus bombs, attempted to target the Thanh Hoa Bridge over the Song Ma River. The aircraft failed to return, resulting in an explosion near the bridge and subsequent crash. North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gunners shot down the aircraft.On October 26, 1968, the Hercules, carrying multiple mass-focus bombs, attempted to target the Thanh Hoa Bridge over the Song Ma River. The aircraft failed to return, resulting in an explosion near the bridge and subsequent crash. North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gunners shot down the aircraft.
Description
The Hercules was carrying several floating mass-focus bombs in an attempt to blow up the Thanh Hoa Bridge over the Song Ma River (“Carolina Moon” mission). A large explosion was observed in the vicinity of the bridge and the airplane failed to return. The aircraft was shot down by North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gunners during the run-up to the target. The aircraft crashed 20-25 miles west of the bridge.
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Attempted targeted attack on a military target.Attempted targeted attack on a military target.Share on:
