My name is Pat Rodgers, and I am the Director at Wings and Rotors Air Museum, at French Valley Airport, CA. I own an OH-58 that we are restoring as 68-16888, “Trip Ate”. Enclosed are some photos of the restoration. The aircraft should be flyable by the end of this year.
Specifics on the loss of 1Lt. Knuckey & Sgt. Taylor
VHPA information on 68-16888
Ed Kictarek (center) with 68-16888 in Nam
KIA as a result of ememy conflict September 26 1970, WO Tom Barnett.
It does not seem like it was 41 years ago, but my friend you are still remembered
Pat, that was a very sad day for all of us that served with Tom Barnett. Thanks for remembering.
Many missions and hours were spent flying and maintaning “Tripate” the most memberable was on Feb 15, 1971 when Capt DeCelle was shot, wounded and later died. My heart and prayers every day include Taylor, Knuckey and Decelle