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Contact Info
Home Town Bristow, Oklahoma
Last Address La Crosse, Wisconsin
Date of Passing Oct 30, 2011
Location of Interment Oak Hill Cemetery - South St Paul, Minnesota
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
He was the aircraft commander of MC-130E "Cherry Two" during the Son Tay Raid into North Vietnam Nov 20-21, 1970.
Synopsis of his Silver Star citation: Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Albert P. Blosch, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States as a member of an all-volunteer joint U.S. Army and Air Force raiding force in the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed heliborne assault mission to rescue United States military personnel held as prisoners of war at Son Tay prison in North Vietnam, on 21 November 1970. The personal skill and extreme courage displayed by Colonel Blosch in his gallant actions during the heroic rescue attempt contributed immeasurably to the ultimate effectiveness and tactical success of the mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Blosch has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. General Orders: Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-985 (December 15, 1970)
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications StatsCentral Model Lockheed MC-130P Combat Shadow Length 98.72 ft | 30.09 m Width 132.55 ft | 40.40 m Height 38.39 ft | 11.70 m Engine(s) 4 x Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines delivering 4,910 shp each. Empty Weight 0 lbs | 0 kg MTOW 153,772 lbs | 69,750 kg Max Speed 289 mph | 465 km/h | 251 kts Max Range 4,000 miles | 6,437 km Ceiling 32,808 ft | 10,000 m | 6.2 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 8
Major Variants
* C-130 "Hercules" - Basic Transport Airframe * MC-130 - Special Forces Series Multi-Purpose Platform. * MC-130E - 1966-era Special Forces Insertion / Extraction / Supply Drop aircraft. * MC-130H - 1980-era "improved" MC-130E system; updated avionics; broadened role aircraft. * HC-130N/P - Initial MC-130P system designation; "H" designation is now relegated to rescue and recovery systems and not special operations role. * MC-130P - Special Operations Command tanker fleet designation.
