THE WALL OF FACES

In 1967, the Cessna O-2A Skymaster was introduced as a replacement for the O-1 Bird Dog in the role of forward air control (FAC). The O-2A was a modified civilian Cessna 337 with an engine at each end of the fuselage. It carried more ordnance than the O-1, had more power, and was capable of longer loiter times. On March 20, 1968, Maj Allen E. Fellows was the pilot of an O-2A (67-21338) from the 507th Direct Support Squadron, call sign Covey 616, on a solo FAC mission in support of Khe Sanh Combat Base in Quang Tri Combat, RVN. Fellows departed Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand with a last voice contact at 2:35 PM. A final radar contact was made at 3:00 PM with his location approximately 50 miles southwest of Khe Sanh. When fuel exhaustion time passed and there was no sign of Covey 616, visual and electronic searches of the last contact area were conducted with negative results. Fellows was promoted to Colonel during the time he was missing. [Sourced at coffeltdatabase.org and pleikuab.com]

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POSTED ON 7.21.2024

POSTED BY: DAVID THOMPSON

POW/MIA BRACELET DISPLAY - PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM

I am the Curator of the POW/MIA Bracelet Display in the Vietnam Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, California where we now have over two thousand bracelets honoring POWs, MIAs and KIAs and would be honored to include your bracelet in our Display should you have one. If you no longer have your bracelet or wish to keep yours or are an immediate family member (spouse, fiancé, sibling, child, grandchild, cousin, niece, nephew, or close friend) I can order one for the Display in your name with funds donated by our Museum visitors.
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 760-464-6843 [email protected]

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POSTED ON 7.24.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. It remains my fervent hope you will be returned hoe after all theses years.

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POSTED ON 12.1.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace COL. Fellows, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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POSTED ON 11.24.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

POW-MIA

Never forget.

HOOAH

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