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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.
1970-1974, AC-130H/U Spectre/Spooky II
From Year 1970
To Year 1974
Personal Memories
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AC-130H/U Spectre/Spooky II Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Lockheed AC-130H Spectre Length 97.77 ft | 29.80 m Width 132.55 ft | 40.40 m Height 38.39 ft | 11.70 m Engine(s) 4 x Rolls-Royce Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines generating 4,910hp each. Empty Weight 72,891 lbs | 33,063 kg MTOW 155,003 lbs | 70,308 kg Max Speed 300 mph | 482 km/h | 260 kts Max Range 2,200 miles | 3,540 km Ceiling 24,856 ft | 7,576 m | 4.7 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament AC-130H Spectre armament:
2 x 20mm cannons 1 x 40mm cannon 1 x 105mm cannon
AC-130U Spooky armament:
1 x 25mm gun 1 x 40mm cannon 1 x 105mm cannon Accommodations AC-130H: 8 / AC-130U: 13
Major Variants
* C-130 - Base transport model * AC-130H - Callsign of 'Spectre'; 8 crewmen; Dual 20mm Vulcan, 40mm and 105mm cannons. * AC-130U - Callsign of 'Spooky'; 13 crewmen; Varying avionics and sub-systems; Third generation AC-130 gunship variant; Addition of 25mm gun to 40mm and 105mm standard armament.
