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Keel, Holley Vincent (Lime 01), MSgt USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Aiken
Last Address Barnwell, SC
Date of Passing Sep 04, 1988
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Last Known Activity:
His Silver Star Citation reads:
Master Sergeant Holley V. Keel distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 21 November 1970. On that date, Sergeant Keel flew as a Flight Engineer aboard an HC-130P aircraft in support of the Son Tay Prisoner of War Camp Raid under the cover of darkness deep within hostile territory. His superb aerial ability aided immeasurably in the extremely low level aerial refueling of the rescue helicopters despite the constant threat of hostile ground fire and air-to-air attacks. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Keel has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
1953-1954, C-124 Globemaster II
From Year 1953
To Year 1954
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C-124 Globemaster II Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Douglas C-124 Globemaster II Length 131.23 ft | 40.00 m Width 174.08 ft | 53.06 m Height 48.23 ft | 14.70 m Engine(s) 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engines delivering 3,800hp each. Empty Weight 101,413 lbs | 46,000 kg MTOW 194,007 lbs | 88,000 kg Max Speed 323 mph | 520 km/h | 281 kts Max Range 2,175 miles | 3,500 km Ceiling 32,808 ft | 10,000 m | 6.2 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 6 Operators the United States of America
