Riverside in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Crew E-180, 307th Air Refueling Squadron
Not To Be Forgotten
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 4, 2009
1. Crew E-180, 307th Air Refueling Squadron Marker
Capt Kenneth A. Brackney
Capt Joseph A. Nellis
SSgt David A. Vickers
Assigned to the 307th Air Refueling Squadron, K I Sawyer AFB MI. Crew E-180 lost their lives when their KC-135A crashed at Dyess AFB TX on 31 Jan 89. May the spirit of these Rainbow Warriors who died while serving their nation live on forever.
Dedicated 29 Mar. 1991
Erected 1991.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.
Location. 39° 46.733′ N, 84° 6.813′ W. Marker is in Riverside, Ohio, in Montgomery County. Marker (Memorial #223) is in the Memorial Park of the National Museum of the United States Air Force, with museum access off Springfield Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Spaatz Street, Dayton OH 45431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 6147th Tactical Control Group "Mosquitos" (here, next to this marker); 2nd Strategic Air Depot (a few steps from this marker); United States Air Force Security Police (a few steps from this marker); 39th Fighter Squadron (a few steps from this marker); 292nd Joint Assault Signal Company
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Also see . . .
1. NMUSAF Memorial Park Diagram. (Submitted on December 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Aviation Safety Foundation Accident Report. (Submitted on December 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. History of the 46th Air Refueling Squadron. (Submitted on December 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 4, 2009
2. Crew E-180, 307th ARS Marker
Looking northwest
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. NMUSAF Memorial Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
