American, and Canadian Airmen assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron, distinguished guests, and surviving family members of the crew of the E-3B Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, call sign "YUKLA 27" gathered for 20th anniversary memorial ceremonies on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. On Elmendorf Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 1995, the “YUKLA 27" aircraft from the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron encountered a flock of geese and crashed shortly after takeoff on a routine surveillance training sortie, killing all 24 U.S. and Canadian Airmen aboard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)
Date Taken: | 09.22.2015 |
Date Posted: | 09.25.2015 18:40 |
Photo ID: | 2196696 |
VIRIN: | 150922-F-LX370-098 |
Resolution: | 1200x802 |
Size: | 221.08 KB |
Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK, US |
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