Captain Ken Ledford VC Lake Dusttoff Army Pilot

[Jim Plona]

On November 18, 2015 I had the honor and privilage of meeting with the Dustoff 86 pilot from Sept 15, 1970 at the SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce. Ken and some of his family will join us next August at our reunion. Jim Plona aka Frog

[David Smale]

Jim thanks for the heads up text. Great photos. How crazy with 312 at the SEAL museum. It can't be the same bird you were flying in can it? I see Ken is not the biggest guy there is but he was carrying a big pair that day. Only Army recipient of the Navy Cross in the entire Vietnam War--very very deserving. I am looking forward to seeing he and his family in Savannah. Jim I am sure it was a wonderful get together at the SEAL museum. For those who do not know, Ken's son is a Commander in the SEALs.

[kid purington]

..Jim..I do recall that day well, and the events surrounding us all on Det 6, how helpless I/we all felt as the messages came over the radio .... Thanks for share'n your photo's... kid

...glad our trails crossed...look'n forward to meeting Captain Ken Ledford....

[ted gorczyca]

That is an other huey that has been renumbered. The museum got permission to do this.

[ted gorczyca]

Ruth McSween Curator of the SEAL Museum would like to get a copy of this photo. If possible could you send her a copy.

National Navy SEAL Museum & Memorial
3300 N Hwy A!A
Fort Pierce, FL, 34949

or send a copy by email

email:  [e-mail]

[Jim Plona]

Thanks Ted, will send copies to Ruth.

Jim