Crashed in Spain. The pilot and squadron flight surgeon who was on a fam flight were both killed in the crash.
Class A damage, on recovery crew and CDI for HMLA-269 deployed to HMM-261. All personnel and airframe recovered. HMM-261
I have the data plate from the airframe after the crash Manufacturer S/N 26086 Contract Number DAAJ01-77-C-0481 Accepted 4-78 Aircraft Identification Plate No. 00098