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Officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago.
The remains of U.S. Air Force Lt. Donald W. Downing were identified using DNA testing and other evidence after a recovery team found wreckage in Vietnam in 2024.
Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II during a reconnaissance mission in September 1967 when his plane disappeared and was later reported killed in action in 1978.
His funeral will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on a date yet to be determined.

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Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified

Lt. Col. Donald Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission when his plane disappeared in a fireball.

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Federal officials identify remains of Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing over the skies of Vietnam nearly 60 years ago

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Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing over the skies of Vietnam nearly 60 years ago.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing was assigned to the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War.

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Identified Pilot Killed During Vietnam War Was Columbus Native

(Columbus) A Wisconsin pilot killed during the Vietnam War has been accounted for. The Defense Prisoner Of War/Missing In Action Account Agency says Columbus native ... Read more The post Identified Pilot Killed During Vietnam War Was Columbus Native appeared first on Daily Dodge.

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