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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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Additional Information
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.
2003-2003, HC-130 Hercules
From Year 2003
To Year 2003
Personal Memories
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HC-130 Hercules Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications (HC-130H)
Data from USCG Specs[2]
General characteristics
* Crew: 5-7: * Length: 97 ft 9 in (29.8 m) * Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.4 m) * Height: 38 ft 3 in (11.6 m) * Wing area: 1,745 ft² (162.1 m²) * Empty weight: 76,780 lb (34,826) * Max takeoff weight: 175,000 lb (79,379 kg) * Powerplant: 4× Allison T56-A-15 turboprops, 4,300 shp (3,210 kW) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 330 knots (380 mph, 611 km/h) * Cruise speed: 290 knots (333 mph, 537 km/h) * Range: 4,500 nm (5,178 mi, 8,334 km) * Service ceiling 33,000 ft (10,000 m)
