Thursday, July 3rd

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 3rd 

On this day, back in 1972 — Captain Marion Marshall, Class of ’68, a navigator, is forced to eject from his F-4E aircraft northeast of Dong Hoi, North Vietnam, and becomes a prisoner of war.  He would be released on March 29, 1973. 

…Also on this day, back in 1989 — The P-51 Mustang statue is dedicated.  The memorial, sculpted by Robert Henderson and displayed on the Honor Court, was donated by the P-51 Mustang Pilots Association. 

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