SC man was on top secret Army flight lost at sea. Families still wonder why they died

americanmilitarynews.com ^ | May 2, 2021 | Lynn Riddle

[PROCON]

An absolutely fascinating mystery, these families do deserve closure.

Why is this mission still classified almost 60 years later?

Has anyone here heard of this tragedy before?

[Joe 6-pack]

I'm fascinated by cold war history, and while I wouldn't call myself an expert, I do tend to read most any pertinent article or book about it that crosses my path.

I've never heard about this.

[BenLurkin]

Flying Tigers Airline filled a role which is now filled by Air Force (I think) transport.

Whatever the men were doing, it may not have ended in the ocean as stated.

In any event, it appears to have ended poorly. Best to let the story given be the story accepted.

[Jet Jaguar]

Interesting read. Thanks Pro.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

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[PROCON]

Back in 1970 when I flew off to Vietnam, I took a Flying Tiger 707 out of Travis north to Alaska and then south to Vietnam with at least one other stop.

Took a Pan-Am 707 coming back home a year later. Both ways the stewardesses were phenomenally helpful and friendly to the troops. (Memories, sigh)

[Fiji Hill]

Myers believes the men reached Vietnam, performed their mission and started new lives elsewhere.

But what about the flight crew and the stewardesses?

[dynachrome]

Interesting mystery. Why secret after all these years?

Thanks for posting.

[PROCON]

For those on face book:

Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739

[PROCON]

Much speculation over the years, who knows?

I'm stunned the real info hasn't been released after all these years.

[PghBaldy]

Maybe Trump could have given them answers, but doubt Biden would.

[laplata]

Me, too. Took a Flying Tigers flight to Guam and then on to Tan Son Nhut.

[BradyLS]

I remember reading about this within the last few years here on FR.

If there is anything new to share about these missing servicemen, I think it should be shared with their families.

Not so sure about anything else.

[BradyLS]

Good catch!

[PLMerite]

My totally random, wild-assed guess:

https://www.armysecurityagencyveterans.net/asa-sod-2/

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/top-secret-missions-john-e-malone/1006065531

[doorgunner69]

““I have my dad’s dog tags,” Myers said. “That’s not a military mission.””

Disagree. We were told to leave ID and dogtags behind on a couple flights into Laos. No explanation why.

This sounds like these guys were going to be inserted somewhere, and if captured, would be deniable.

[logi_cal869]

First, let's be honest:

"...and the Central Intelligence Agency trying to compel determine if the U.S. should into joining the ongoing war in Southeast Asia."

I met a Vet who was in a secret squad tasked with sniping Chinese officers 'across the border'. His superiors did NOT wear uniforms (hint-hint). I really wish I'd taken the time to get to know him better and take a recorder with me: Within a year he had severe dementia after a stroke (he was on disability due to Agent Orange and had SEVERE health issues).

If they haven't revealed the truth by now, then the fact of the matter is that the flight was part of the secret missions indulged by the CIA. Period. On the basis of the precedent set by the JFK files, the families should just put it to rest. But that's my logical brain typing: I do not know the pain of 'not knowing', but it's a lost cause to pursue facts which will never be forthcoming and makes the pain persistent and damaging...

[Grampa Dave]

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[PROCON]

but it's a lost cause to pursue facts which will never be forthcoming and makes the pain persistent and damaging...

I agree but at the same time the families of these men will never have true closure, that's the saddest part.

[logi_cal869]

No argument, but I’m not diving deeper into a subject which is as likely to be resolved as published stories about all the stars on the wall at CIA Langley.

Perhaps there’s a lesson in there.