Posted on 07/11/2017 8:54:40 AM PDT by Cecily
IITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — A U.S. military plane used for refueling crashed into a soybean field in rural Mississippi, killing at least 16 people aboard in a fiery wreck and spreading debris for miles, officials said.
Leflore County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Randle told reporters at a briefing late Monday that 16 bodies had been recovered after the KC-130 spiraled into the ground about 85 miles (135 kilometers) north of Jackson in the Mississippi Delta. A witness said some bodies were found more than a mile from the crash site.
Marine Corps spokeswoman Capt. Sarah Burns said in a statement that a KC-130 “experienced a mishap” Monday evening but provided no details. The KC-130 is used as a refueling tanker.
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Can’t read beyond first paragraph.
I pray that the families and friends of these heroes will be wrapped in the arms of God and find strength to face the terrible days ahead. Another installment on the pay for freedom plan.
IIRC the C-130 and the old Lockheed Electra turboprop had a lot of commonality in their wing structure. The Electra had a problem with wings falling off.
From the looks of the trenches on either side of the body in that picture, it went nearly straight in.
As retired Marine, while on active duty I spent many hours on KC-130s, KC-135s and KC-10s. I have pictures from the boom operators station of the KC-10 during refueling operations.
As retired Marine, while on active duty I spent many hours on KC-130s, KC-135s and KC-10s. I have pictures from the boom operators station of the KC-10 during refueling operations.
This plane was carrying the best of the best! Marines Secial Forces. The kind of men who do not seek glory. Why did they blow up over Mississippi?
And all anyone wants to talk about is Russia Russia Russia. Hmm.
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Oddest thing is how the govt & the media are barely acknowledging this disaster. Something is up.
No official statements from POTUS, other than a Tweet.
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