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Larry Coleman Knight

Lieutenant (junior grade) Charles B. Pfaffmann (pilot), Lieutenant Larry C. Knight (co-pilot), and aircrewmen Seamen Brian L. Bushnell and Andrew A. Horchar, Jr, all members of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 (VAW-116) embarked in USS CORAL SEA, launched on a routine mission on April 9, 1970.

Immediately after launch, the aircraft crew reported a fire and their intention to return to the ship. LTJG Pfaffmann's aircraft impacted the water about three miles ahead of the CORAL SEA. A rescue helicopter and escort destroyer were on the scene within minutes. No survivors were seen, and no remains were recovered.

Lieutenant
VAW-116, CVW-15, USS CORAL SEA, TF 77, 7TH FLEET
United States Navy
October 10, 1943 ~ April 09, 1970

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Larry Coleman Knight
ON THE WALL: Panel W12 Line 114
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Wilburton, OK
Date of birth: 10/10/1943
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: United States Navy
Grade at loss: O3
Rank: Lieutenant
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 443423742
MOS: 1315: Unrestricted Line Officer (Pilot)
Length Service: 04
Unit: VAW-116, CVW-15, USS CORAL SEA,
TF 77, 7TH FLEET
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: Not Recorded
Incident Date: 04/09/1970
Casualty Date: 04/09/1970
Status Date: Not Applicable
Status Change: Not Applicable
Age at Loss: 26
Location: Gulf of Tonkin, North Vietnam
Remains: Body not recovered
Repatriated: Not Applicable
Identified: Not Applicable
Casualty Type: Non-hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Fixed Wing - Crew
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash at sea

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