This Military Service Page was created/owned by
MSgt Gerald Lamirand (Jerry)
to remember
Cross, James Emory, Capt.
If you knew or served with this Airman and have additional information or photos to support this Page, please leave a message for the Page Administrator(s) HERE.
Casualty Info
Home Town Warren, OH
Last Address Udorn RTAFB, Thailand
Casualty Date Apr 24, 1970
Cause MIA-Finding of Death
Reason Air Loss, Crash - Land
Location Laos
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Crown Hill Burial Park - Vienna, Ohio
Aircraft/Missile Information
General characteristics
* Crew: one, pilot * Capacity: 5 passengers * Length: 25 ft 9 in (7.85 m) * Wingspan: 35 ft 10 in (10.92 m) * Height: 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) * Wing area: 174 ft² (16.16 m²) * Airfoil: NACA 2412 * Empty weight: 1,600 lb (725 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 3,350 lb (1,520 kg) * Powerplant: 1× Continental Motors IO-520-D, 300 hp (224 kW)
Performance
* Maximum speed: 155 knots at sea level (177 mph, 287 km/h) * Cruise speed: 147 knots (166 mph, 268 km/h) * Stall speed: 54 knots (62 mph, 100 km/h) * Range: 573 nautical miles (655 mi, 1,061 km) at maximum cruising speed with standard tanks and no reserve * Service ceiling 17,150 ft (5,230 m) * Rate of climb: 1,010 ft/min at sea level (5.1 m/s) * Wing loading: 19.3 lb/ft² (94.2 kg/m²)